The Hexose Monophosphate Shunt Pathway Is Utilized for All of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

The hexose monophosphate shunt pathway is utilized for all of the following EXCEPT

• A) formation of ATP.
• B) generation of NADPH.
• C) ribose 5-phosphate synthesis.
• D) ribose 5-phosphate degradation.
• E) synthesis of pentoses.

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