Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Metabolism (Section 4 - No. 8)
What is the role of the pentose phosphate pathway in red blood cells?
Produce ATP
Generate NADPH to protect against oxidative damage
Synthesize glucose
Break down glycogen
Explanation
The pentose phosphate pathway generates NADPH, which is essential for protecting red blood cells from oxidative damage.
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