pentose phosphate pathway
The pentose phosphate pathway is a metabolic pathway that occurs in the cells of organisms, responsible for producing energy and generating molecules needed for cell growth and maintenance. It converts glucose into various intermediate products, including pentose sugars, which are important building blocks for DNA, RNA, and other essential cellular components.
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