This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Carbohydrates, Subject name: Biochemistry
Which of the following metabolic pathways does not generate ATP? 
Select and explain. 
A. Glycolysis, B. TCA cycle, C. Fatty acid oxidation, D. HMP pathway
D: HMP pathway
Answer: D: HMP pathway 
Explanation: Ans. D. HMP pathway(Ref: Harper 29/e page 199, Harper 31/e page 185)Metabolic pathwayNet ATP yieldAnaerobic glycolysis2Aerobic glycolysis7Aerobic oxidation of 1 mol of glucose32Palmitic acid oxidation106Citric acid cycle10Rappaport leubering cycle0HMP pathway0