Suppose a human cell is about to undergo cell division and needs to replicate its nucleic acid. Based on this statement a. Does the cell require more ribose 5-phosphate or more NADPH? Give reason. b. Will the cell use oxidative or non-oxidative phase of pentose phosphate pathway. Give reason. c. Explain in detail the mechanism of the pathway through which the cell fulfills its need.

Suppose a human cell is about to undergo cell division and needs to replicate its nucleic acid. Based on this statement a. Does the cell require more ribose 5-phosphate or more NADPH? Give reason. b. Will the cell use oxidative or non-oxidative phase of pentose phosphate pathway. Give reason. c. Explain in detail the mechanism of the pathway through which the cell fulfills its need.

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter8: How Cells Make Atp: Energy-releasing Pathways

Section8.2: The Four Stages Of Aerobic Respiration

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