G3P stands for glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate.
G3P is a crucial molecule in the metabolic pathway of photosynthesis and glycolysis. In photosynthesis, G3P is formed from carbon dioxide and water, while in glycolysis, it is a key intermediate in the breakdown of glucose.
G3P is also known as triose phosphate and 3-phosphoglyceraldehyde.
G3P plays a vital role in the production of glucose, which is the primary source of energy for living organisms.
The formation of G3P is a critical step in the Calvin cycle, which is the light-independent stage of photosynthesis.
In glycolysis, G3P is produced from dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) through the action of the enzyme triose phosphate isomerase.
The structure of G3P is a three-carbon sugar with a phosphate group attached to the third carbon atom.
