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
Product of pentose phosphate pathway: 
Select and explain. 
A. ATP, B. Pyruvate, C. NADPH, D. Lactate
C: NADPH
Answer: C: NADPH 
Explanation: 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