Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Metabolism (Section 6 - No. 1)
The primary reason why red blood cells (RBCs) are vulnerable in G6PD deficiency is:
Lack of glucose utilization
Dependence on PPP for NADPH
High levels of ATP
Inability to perform glycolysis
Explanation
RBCs require NADPH, which is produced by the PPP, for defense against oxidative damage.
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