The Synthesis of Which Molecule Is Considered by Many to Be

question 17

Multiple Choice

The synthesis of which molecule is considered by many to be the root of biochemistry since it was the first synthesis of a biological molecule from non-biological precursors?

• A)DNA
• B)urea
• C)glucose
• D)glycine
• E)adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

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