Which molecule or reaction supplies the energy for polymerization of nucleotides in the process of transcription?

A) the interaction between RNA polymerase and the promoter
B) the phosphate bonds in the nucleotide triphosphates that serve as substrates
C) the energy released when hydrogen bonds are broken as the DNA molecule is unwound
D) ATP only


Answer: B

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