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The pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) is crucial for generating NADPH and ribose 5-phosphate, primarily active in tissues like the liver and adipose tissue, while being less active in skeletal muscles. It consists of oxidative and non-oxidative phases, with the oxidative phase producing NADPH and ribulose 5-phosphate, and the non-oxidative phase converting ribulose 5-phosphate back to glucose 6-phosphate. A deficiency in glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase can lead to hemolytic anemia due to inadequate NADPH pr
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