Question

1. the hmp shunt is important in producing intermediates for nucleic acid synthesis and glycolysis. it has the following components.

an irreversible oxidative phase that includes the interconversion of sugars.
a reversible non - oxidative phase that includes the interconversion of sugars.
a reversible oxidative phase that includes the production of ribulose 5 - phosphate.
none of the statements are correct.

Explanation:

The Hexose Monophosphate (HMP) Shunt has an irreversible oxidative phase and a reversible non - oxidative phase. The non - oxidative phase involves interconversion of sugars. The oxidative phase is irreversible and produces NADPH and ribulose - 5 - phosphate. So the correct statement among the given ones is about the reversible non - oxidative phase.

Answer:

B. A reversible non - oxidative phase that includes the interconversion of sugars.