This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Biochemistry
[{'content': 'Product of pentose phosphate pathway: \nSelect and explain. \nA. ATP, B. Pyruvate, C. NADPH, D. Lactate', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Pentose phosphate pathway/Phosphogluconate pathway/Hexose monophosphate shuntIt is a process that generates NADPH and pentoses (5-carbon sugars).There are two distinct phases in the pathway.- The first is the oxidative phase, in which NADPH is generated, and the- Second is the non-oxidative synthesis of 5-carbon sugars.This pathway is an alternative to glycolysis.While it does involve oxidation of glucose, its primary role is anabolic rather than catabolic.For most organisms, it takes place in the cytosol', 'role': 'assistant'}]