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The primary function of the pentose phosphate pathway is ____. to synthesize NAD+ and pentose phosphates. to synthesize NADPH and five-carbon sugars. to produce NADH. to convert pentose phosphates to metabolic intermediates for oxidative phosphorylation.

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Description: the primary function of the pentose phosphate pathway is to synthesize nad and pentose phosphates to synthesize nadph and five carbon sugars to produce nadh to convert pentose phosphate 90677

          The primary function of the pentose phosphate pathway is
____.
to synthesize NAD+ and pentose phosphates.
to synthesize NADPH and five-carbon sugars.
to produce NADH.
to convert pentose phosphates to metabolic intermediates for
oxidative phosphorylation.

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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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Its primary function is not to synthesize NAD+ or produce NADH, as these are involved in glycolysis and the citric acid cycle. The main purpose of the pentose phosphate pathway is to generate NADPH and ribose-5-phosphate, which is a five-carbon sugar. NADPH is Show more…

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The primary function of the pentose phosphate pathway is ____. to synthesize NAD+ and pentose phosphates. to synthesize NADPH and five-carbon sugars. to produce NADH. to convert pentose phosphates to metabolic intermediates for oxidative phosphorylation.