Pyrophosphate Is a

question 129

Multiple Choice

Pyrophosphate is a

• A) building block for DNA synthesis.
• B) by-product of DNA synthesis.
• C) precursor to DNA synthesis.
• D) fire phosphate used in nucleic acid metabolism.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

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Chemoautotroph

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Inorganic Compounds

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