What molecule(s)is(are)the source of the two nitrogen atoms for pyrimidine synthesis?
A)asparagine
B)glutamine, glutamate
C)aspartate, carbamoyl phosphate
D)carbamoyl phosphate, glutamine
E)aspartate, glutamate

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Aspartate and carbamoyl phosphate provide the nitrogen atoms for pyrimidine synthesis. Aspartate contributes one nitrogen atom, while carbamoyl phosphate provides the other.

What Molecule(s)is(are)the Source of the Two Nitrogen Atoms for Pyrimidine