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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