Which Molecule or Reaction Supplies the Energy for Polymerization of Nucleotides

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which molecule or reaction supplies the energy for polymerization of nucleotides in the process of transcription?

• A) the interaction between RNA polymerase and the promoter
• B) the phosphate bonds in the nucleotide triphosphates that serve as substrates
• C) the energy released when hydrogen bonds are broken as the DNA molecule is unwound
• D) ATP only

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