The branch of the pentose-phosphate shunt which does not involve oxidation reactions. It comprises a series of sugar phosphate interconversions, starting with ribulose 5-P and producing fructose 6-P and glyceraldehyde 3-P.
pentose-phosphate shunt, oxidative branch
photosynthesis, light harvesting +
photosynthesis, light reaction +
positive regulation of pentose-phosphate shunt
regulation of generation of precursor metabolites and energy +