Which process is not considered a general function of the pentose phosphate pathway? a. the production of erythrose 4-phosphate for synthesis of aromatic amino acids b. the production of pentoses necessary for nucleotide synthesis c. the production of nadph for reductive biosynthesis in adipose cells d. the production of nadph to prevent oxidative stress in erythrocytes e. the transfer of electrons to nadp+ for eventual entry into the electron transport chain