Which Statement About Nucleotides Is FALSE

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement about nucleotides is FALSE?

• A) Most cells contain 5 to 10 times more RNA than DNA.
• B) Ribonucleotides have a number of different metabolic roles.
• C) The only role of deoxyribonucleotides is as constituents of DNA.
• D) The electrons for reduction of ribonucleotides to the corresponding deoxyribonucleotides ultimately come from NADPH.
• E) dTTP can only be synthesized from dCDP.

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