Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase in chloroplasts uses NADPH to participate in the synthesis of glucose. In gluconeogenesis in the cytoplasm, the isozyme of the dehydrogenase uses NADH. Why is it advantageous for the chloroplast enzyme to use NADPH?

Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase in chloroplasts uses NADPH to participate in the synthesis of glucose. In gluconeogenesis in the cytoplasm, the isozyme of the dehydrogenase uses NADH. Why is it advantageous for the chloroplast enzyme to use NADPH?

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