In synthesis reactions, pentose sugars are synthesized from:
A)glucose
B)amino acids
C)fatty acids and glycerol
D)cholesterol

Name: In synthesis reactions, pentose sugars are synthesized from: A)glucose B)amino acids C)fatty acids and glycerol D)cholesterol
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Pentose sugars are synthesized from glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis. Amino acids, fatty acids and glycerol, and cholesterol are not directly involved in the synthesis of pentose sugars.

In Synthesis Reactions, Pentose Sugars Are Synthesized From