due to deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
causes haemolytic anemia
may cause death
importance of
TCA
The final common pathway for oxidation of carbohydrates, lipid and protein because glucose, FA
& most AA are metabolized to acetyl CoA or intermediates of the cycle.
Harvest high-energy electrons from carbon fuels
1 acetate unit generates 12 molecules of ATP approx. per turn of cycle.
Provides intermediates for biosynthesis of various compounds