Proliferating cells require NADPH for biosynthetic processes. Much of the NADPH is provided by the pentose phosphate pathway, but 10-formyl tetrahydrofolate is also a source of reducing power. Explain.

Proliferating cells require NADPH for biosynthetic processes. Much of the NADPH is provided by the pentose phosphate pathway, but 10-formyl tetrahydrofolate is also a source of reducing power. Explain.

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Chapter17: Metabolism: An Overview

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