Which biochemical pathway is responsible for the generation of reducing equivalents in the form of NADPH, which are used for anabolic reactions such as fatty acid synthesis and cholesterol synthesis?

A Citric acid cycle
B Pentose phosphate pathway ✓
C Glycolysis
D Gluconeogenesis

Explanation

The pentose phosphate pathway generates reducing equivalents in the form of NADPH, which are used for anabolic reactions such as fatty acid synthesis and cholesterol synthesis.

Source

Stryer, Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Biochemistry Metabolic Pathways Pentose Phosphate Pathway Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high