Chapter 3.1
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What is removed during the formation of nucleic acid polymers?
Phosphates
How does the formation of nucleic acid polymers differ from the formation of polysaccharides?
Phosphates are removed from nucleic acids, but not polysaccharides.
Energy is released as a result of which of the following chemical reactions?
Hydrolysis
How can energy be supplied to chemical reactions?
Hydrolysis
In the metabolism of cell, why is hydrolysis used?
Hydrolysis breaks down polymers.
