The Metabolic Function of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway Is To

The metabolic function of the pentose phosphate pathway is to:

A) act as a source of ADP biosynthesis.
B) generate NADPH and pentoses for the biosynthesis of fatty acids and nucleic acids.
C) participate in oxidation-reduction reactions during the formation of H₂O.
D) provide intermediates for the citric acid cycle.
E) synthesize phosphorus pentoxide.