The Metabolic Function of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway Is To

question 17

Multiple Choice

The metabolic function of the pentose phosphate pathway is to:

• A) act as a source of ADP biosynthesis.
• B) generate NADPH and pentoses for the biosynthesis of fatty acids and nucleic acids.
• C) participate in oxidation-reduction reactions during the formation of H₂O.
• D) provide intermediates for the citric acid cycle.
• E) synthesize phosphorus pentoxide.

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