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Section 7

Alternatives to Glycolysis

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The Entner–Doudoroff Pathway

The Entner–Doudoroff pathway is an alternate series of reactions that catabolize glucose to pyruvate.

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Aerobic Hydrocarbon Oxidation

Microbes can utilize hydrocarbons via oxidation as an energy source.

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The Pentose Phosphate Shunt

The pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) converts glucose-6-phosphate into NADPH and pentoses (5-carbon sugars).

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Organic Acid Metabolism

Microbes can harness energy and carbon derived from organic acids by using a variety of dedicated metabolic enzymes.

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Lipid Metabolism

Biological lipids, which are broken down and utilized though β-oxidation, represent a potent energy source.

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Connecting Proteins to Glucose Metabolism

Excess amino acids are converted into molecules that can enter the pathways of glucose catabolism.

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Methylotrophy and Methanotrophy

Methylotrophs and methanotrophs are a diverse group of microorganisms that can derive energy from the metabolism of single-carbon compounds.

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