The energy necessary for making a DNA molecule comes directly from
A) sugar.
B) ATP.
C) the release of phosphates.
D) NADPH.
E) NADH.

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The energy for DNA synthesis comes from the release of phosphates when nucleotides are added to the growing DNA strand. Each nucleotide triphosphate loses two phosphates, providing the energy needed for the formation of the phosphodiester bond.

The Energy Necessary for Making a DNA Molecule Comes Directly