An ion that is a necessary component of high-energy compounds, nucleic acids, and bone matrix is
A) chloride.
B) sulfate.
C) phosphate.
D) bicarbonate.
E) iodide.

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Phosphate is a necessary component of high-energy compounds (such as ATP), nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), and bone matrix. Chloride, sulfate, bicarbonate, and iodide are not as essential for these functions.

An Ion That Is a Necessary Component of High-Energy Compounds