Give three reasons why evolution may have selected for phosphates compared to othersimilar leaving groups such as conjugated carboxylic acids or amides. Explain whatbenefit each of your reasons has granted to the living organism.

Give three reasons why evolution may have selected for phosphates compared to othersimilar leaving groups such as conjugated carboxylic acids or amides. Explain whatbenefit each of your reasons has granted to the living organism.

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter2: Chemistry Of Life

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Problem 15CTQ: Explain at least three functions that lipids serve in plants and/or animals.

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