The energetic driving force for nucleic acid synthesis is
A) removal of pyrophosphate from the incoming nucleotide.
B) removal of pyrophosphate from the growing strand.
C) removal of inorganic phosphate from the incoming nucleotide.
D) removal of inorganic phosphate from the growing strand.

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The energetic driving force for nucleic acid synthesis is the removal of pyrophosphate from the incoming nucleotide triphosphate, which is then hydrolyzed in a separate reaction, providing the energy needed for the polymerization process.

The Energetic Driving Force for Nucleic Acid Synthesis Is