The pentose phosphate pathway is an important source of ____, and for ____, an essential precursor for ATP, NAD⁺, FAD, CoA, DNA and RNA.

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The pentose phosphate pathway is an important source of NADPH and for ribose-5-phosphate, which is an essential precursor for ATP, NAD⁺, FAD, CoA, DNA, and RNA. Therefore, the best choice is C. A is incorrect as the pathway does not directly produce ATP but produces NADPH, which can be used to generate ATP through other processes. B is incorrect as NADH is not produced by the pentose phosphate pathway. D is incorrect as ribose-5-phosphate is not a precursor for ATP but rather one of the essential precursors for the molecules listed in the question stem. E is incorrect as only C is the best choice.

The Pentose Phosphate Pathway Is an Important Source of ____