Write the importance of direct oxidative pathway .

Explanation

1. HMP shunt is associated with the generation of two important products, NADPH and pentose sugars, which play a vital role in anabolic reactions.
2. Coenzyme NADPH generated is used for reductive biosynthesis and counter damaging the effects of oxygen free radicals
3. Ribose 5 phosphate and its derivatives are used in the synthesis of DNA,RNA,ATP,`NAD^+` FAD and coenzyme A.
4. Erythrose is used for synthesis of anthocyanin,ligin and other aromatic compounds.
5. It is characterized by the production of `CO_2` and it is used for carbon fixation in photosynthesis.