Dehydroascorbate is unstable at pH values greater than 6 anddecomposes to form tartrate and oxalate. Cells use GSH toreduce the loss of ascorbate. What is the reaction pathwayfor the regeneration of ascorbate?

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Dehydroascorbate is unstable at pH values greater than 6 and
decomposes to form tartrate and oxalate. Cells use GSH to
reduce the loss of ascorbate. What is the reaction pathway
for the regeneration of ascorbate?

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