Which Process Is NOT Considered a General Function of the Pentose

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which process is NOT considered a general function of the pentose phosphate pathway?

• A) the production of NADPH for reductive biosynthesis in adipose cells
• B) the production of NADPH to help prevent oxidative stress in erythrocytes
• C) the production of pentoses necessary for nucleotide synthesis
• D) the production of erythrose 4-phosphate for synthesis of aromatic amino acids
• E) the transfer of electrons to NADP⁺ for eventual entry into the electron transport chain

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