Biochemistry Which of the following represents the primary function of the pentose phosphate pathway in erythrocytes? A Production of NADPH B Production of Ribose-5-phosphate C Remodeling of dietary carbon atoms into two, three-bisphosphoglycerate D Synthesis of ATP 💡 Explanation Which of the following represents the primary function of the pentose phosphate pathway in erythrocytes? ✓ Correct Answer: A. Production of NADPH