Which compound is produced in the hexose monophosphate (pentose phosphate) pathway?
Correct Answer: NADPH
Description: NADPH is required as a reducing agent for the synthesis of fatty acids. The hexose monophosphate pathway also produces ribose 5-phosphate for nucleotide synthesis. No ATP or NADH is produced in the pathway. Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate is produced during glycolysis.
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