Nucleotide Triphosphates and Nucleotide Diphosphates Often Form Stable Complexes With

Question

Nucleotide triphosphates and nucleotide diphosphates often form stable complexes with: A) Na⁺ B) Fe⁺³ C) K⁺ D) Mg⁺² E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Nucleotide triphosphates and nucleotide diphosphates often form stable complexes with divalent cations such as Mg2+. The complex formed with Mg2+ is Mg⁺².