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
Most of the reducing equivalents utilized for synthesis of fatty acids can be generated from: 
Select and explain. 
A. The pentose phosphate pathway, B. Glycolysis, C. The citric acid cycle, D. Mitochondrial malate dehydrogenase
A: The pentose phosphate pathway
Answer: A: The pentose phosphate pathway 
Explanation: The sources of NADPH for synthesis of fatty acids are the pentose phosphate pathway