This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Metabolism of carbohydrate, Subject name: Biochemistry
[{'content': 'Source of ribose is \nSelect and explain. \nA. HMP shunt, B. Glycolytic pathway, C. Uronic acid pathway, D. Beta oxidation', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: By-products of HMP Shunt pathway are NADPH and riboseRef: DM Vasudevan; 7th edition; Page no: 130', 'role': 'assistant'}]