Question

Which is product of oxidative pentose phosphate pathway?

• A. Pyruvic acid
• B. Acetyl CoA
• C. NADH${}_2$
• D. NAD(P)H
• E. ATP

Answer 1

The correct option is D NAD(P)H

Pentose phosphate pathway or HMP is an oxidative phosphate pathway of cellular respiration in which glucose 6-phosphate acts as the substrate. After its complete oxidation through HMP, 12 NADPH + H+ and 6 CO2 are formed. This pathway is an alternate pathway to glycolysis and is seen in RBC, adrenal cortex, liver, etc. A net gain of 35 ATP is achieved through this pathway.

So the answer is 'NAD(P)H'.