Which Process Is NOT Considered a General Function of the Pentose

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