All of the following statements about nucleotides are true EXCEPT:
A) They are produced by nearly all organisms.
B) The rate of proliferation of a cell can determine the amount of DNA and RNA synthesized per unit of time.
C) Uridine nucleotide derivatives of carbohydrates are common intermediates in cellular transformation of carbohydrates.
D) Many coenzymes are derivatives of nucleotides.
E) The nitrogenous bases serve as energy sources.

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The nitrogenous bases in nucleotides do not serve as energy sources. Instead, energy is stored in the high-energy phosphate bonds within nucleotides, such as ATP.

All of the Following Statements About Nucleotides Are True EXCEPT