Chemistry of Nucleotides

Chemistry of Nucleotides-Multiple-choice questions

1- Which statement best describes Xanthine ? a) It is a direct precursor of Guanine b) It covalently binds to Allopurinol c) It is oxidized to form Uric acid d) It is oxidized to form Hypoxanthine e) It is a substrate rather than a product of the enzyme Xanthine oxidase 2- Methylated heterocyclic bases of

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Structure, sources and functions of ATP

ATP- Energy Currency of cell The nucleotide coenzyme adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the most important form of chemical energy in all cells.  All fuel sources of Nature, all foodstuffs of living things, produce ATP, which in turn powers virtually every activity of the cell and organism.  The cleavage of ATP is strongly exergonic. The energy

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ATP- The energy currency within the cell

Q.- Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency within the cell. Which of the following best describes the type of compound ATP is? A. Phospholipid B. Amino acid C. Nucleotide D. Triacylglycerol E. Oligosaccharide. Details The correct answer is -C- Nucleotide. The nucleotide coenzyme adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the most important form of chemical energy

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