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Here, we show that the presence of multiple PRPS-encoding genes is a hallmark trait of eukaryotes, and we trace the evolutionary origins and define the individual functions of each of the five mammalian PRPS homologs \u2013 three isozymes (one testis-restricted)\n                  <jats:sup>3,4<\/jats:sup>\n                  and two non-enzymatic associated proteins (APs)\n                  <jats:sup>5,6<\/jats:sup>\n                  \u2013 which we demonstrate operate together as a large molecular weight complex capable of attaining a heterogeneous array of functional multimeric configurations. Employing a repertoire of isogenic fibroblast clones in all viable individual or combinatorial assembly states, we define preferential interactions between subunits, and we show that cells lacking PRPS2, PRPSAP1, and PRPSAP2 render PRPS1 into aberrant homo-oligomeric assemblies with diminished metabolic flux and impaired proliferative capacity. 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