Some prokaryotes can live by utilizing entirely inorganic materials. Which of the following inorganic molecules would you predict to be the predominant building block for fats, sugars, and proteins?
(a) O2
(b) N2
(c) CO2
(d) H2
Answer: C
Some prokaryotes can live by utilizing entirely inorganic materials. Which of the following inorganic molecules would you predict to be the predominant building block for fats, sugars, and proteins?
(a) O2
(b) N2
(c) CO2
(d) H2
Answer: C