Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 9)
Which of the following statements about the pentose phosphate pathway is true?
It occurs only during periods of high glucose availability.
It is essential for fatty acid synthesis.
It occurs only in muscle tissue.
It generates ATP as a main product.
Explanation
The pentose phosphate pathway is critical for fatty acid synthesis because it generates NADPH.
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