When a thiamine containing nucleotide is added to the growing DNA chain, the required energy is supplied by
A)TMP.
B)ATP.
C)TTP.
D)either ATP or TTP.
E)either TMP or TTP.

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The energy required for the addition of a nucleotide to a growing DNA chain is supplied by the nucleotide triphosphate itself, in this case, Thymidine Triphosphate (TTP) for thiamine (thymine in DNA).

When a Thiamine Containing Nucleotide Is Added to the Growing