Which Statement Does NOT Describe a General Function of the Pentose

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT describe a general function of the pentose phosphate pathway?

A) The pentose phosphate pathway is used to produce NADPH for reductive biosynthesis in adipocytes.
B) The pentose phosphate pathway is used to facilitate the elimination of dangerous peroxides in erythrocytes.
C) The pentose phosphate pathway allows for the entry of dietary pentose intermediates into the glycolytic pathway.
D) The pentose phosphate pathway allows for the conversion of hexoses into pentoses that may be used as precursors in the synthesis of nucleosides.
E) The pentose phosphate pathway produces reduced molecules whose electrons may be shuttled to the mitochondria for oxidative phosphorylation.