Select the metabolic pathway that converts toxic hydrogen peroxide produced by oxidant drugs to water:

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The Hexose Monophosphate Pathway (also known as the Pentose Phosphate Pathway) is involved in the reduction of NADP+ to NADPH. NADPH is then used by glutathione reductase to convert oxidized glutathione to its reduced form, which is crucial for the reduction of hydrogen peroxide to water, thus detoxifying it.

Select the Metabolic Pathway That Converts Toxic Hydrogen Peroxide Produced