In the Attachment of a Nucleotide to a DNA Strand,the

question 33

Multiple Choice

In the attachment of a nucleotide to a DNA strand,the cleavage of the dNTP into deoxyribonucleoside monophosphate and pyrophosphate is ________.

• A) exergonic
• B) endergonic
• C) energy neutral

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Definitions:

Thermodynamics

The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy, and how these affect matter, encompassing laws that describe energy conservation and entropy.

Energy Conversion

The process of transforming energy from one form into another, such as converting kinetic energy into electrical energy.

Law

A system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.

Nuclear Changes

Transformations at the atomic level, including reactions in nuclear power generation and atomic bombs, which can alter the composition of atomic nuclei.