Question

Reactions leading to nucleic acid and protein synthesis are inherently different from those of intermediary metabolism. Such reactions must be essentially ________. The synthesis of polynucleotides is thus coupled to ________ _________ hydrolysis.

Answer 1

Answer:

irreversible, exergonic, pyrophosphate

Explanation:

Reactions leading to nucleic acid and protein synthesis are inherently different from those of intermediary metabolism. Such reactions must be essentially irreversible. The synthesis of polynucleotides is thus coupled to exergonic pyrophosphate hydrolysis.