Chapter 12, Problem 12.10PP

a.

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The metabolic nucleotide which contains a form of the vitamin niacin.

Introduction:

Nucleotides are the building blocks of the nucleic acids such as deoxyribo nucleic acid (DNA), and ribonucleic acid (RNA). These nucleotides have significant metabolic functions in cells, therefore, called as “metabolic nucleotides”. They act as energy exchanger and can also be coenzymes. Metabolic nucleotides have two forms: a high energy form and a low energy form.

b.

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The metabolic nucleotide which contains the main energy currency in the body.

Introduction:

Nucleotides are the building blocks of the nucleic acids such as deoxyribo nucleic acid (DNA), and ribonucleic acid (RNA). These nucleotides have significant metabolic functions in cells, therefore, called as “metabolic nucleotides”. They act as energy exchanger and can also be coenzymes. Metabolic nucleotides have two forms: a high energy form and a low energy form.