Which Is Not a Function of the Main Products of the Pentose

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which is not a function of the main products of the pentose phosphate pathway?

• A) To maintain the reduced form of iron in hemoglobin.
• B) To provide reducing power for the synthesis of fatty acids.
• C) To serve as precursors in the biosynthesis of RNA and DNA.
• D) To raise the concentration of cAMP.

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