Which of the Following Compounds is NOT a Precursor for Nucleotide

Question

Which of the following compounds is NOT a precursor for nucleotide biosynthesis?
A) Aspartate
B) Glutamine
C) Glycine
D) Fumarate
E) Carbamoyl phosphate

Accepted Answer

Fumarate is not a precursor for nucleotide biosynthesis. Aspartate, glutamine, glycine, and carbamoyl phosphate are all important precursors for nucleotide biosynthesis.