In the acid-base reaction described in the preceding paragraph about Nakano's research on RNAs, a proton (H+) is being transferred. What is acting as the proton acceptor?

A) cytosine
B) magnesium hydroxide
C) the virus
D) cytosine, magnesium hydroxide, or the virus


Answer: B

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