Which of the following pentose phosphate pathway intermediates is a precursor for the synthesis of nucleotides?

A Ribulose-5-phosphate
B Xylulose-5-phosphate
C Sedoheptulose-7-phosphate
D Ribose-5-phosphate
Ribose-5-phosphate is a key intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway and serves as a precursor for the synthesis of nucleotides, including ATP, NAD, and FAD.
Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry
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