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': 'Which compound is produced in the hexose monophosphate (pentose phosphate) pathway? \nSelect and explain. \nA. ATP, B. NADH, C. NADPH, D. Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: NADPH is required as a reducing agent for the synthesis of fatty acids. The hexose monophosphate pathway also produces ribose 5-phosphate for nucleotide synthesis. No ATP or NADH is produced in the pathway. Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate is produced during glycolysis.', 'role': 'assistant'}]