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
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: The pentose phosphate pathway is an alternative route for the metabolism of glucose. It does not lead to formation of ATP but  has  two  major  functions: 

 The  formation  of  NADPH for synthesis of fatty acids and steroids ,  and  maintaining  reduced  glutathione  for  antioxidant activity, and
 The synthesis of ribose for nucleotide and nucleic acid formation.

Harper 30TH EDITION PG- 197