Question

Which of the following is used as a precursor for the biosynthesis of other molecules?

• A. Phosphorous substrate
• B. Nitrogen substrates
• C. Carbon skeletons
• D. Sulphur skeletons

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Carbon skeletons

• Carbon skeletons are used as precursors for the biosynthesis of other biomolecules as the oxidation of these carbon skeletons leads to the formation of ATP which is stored by the cells to be utilised in various-energy requiring processes of the organisms.