Explore the pentose phosphate pathway in this 34-minute lecture presented by Professor Zach Murphy. Discover how glucose utilizes an alternative metabolic route to produce NADPH, a crucial component in antioxidant reactions, cholesterol synthesis, and fatty acid synthesis. Learn about the pathway's significance in nucleotide synthesis and gain a comprehensive understanding of this important metabolic process. Delve into the intricacies of cellular metabolism and expand your knowledge of biochemical pathways essential for life sciences and medical studies.