Nucleotides are building blocks of nucleic acids. Each nucleotide is a composite molecule formed by:
Correct answer: A. Base sugar phosphate
- A. Base sugar phosphate
- B. Base sugar OH
- C. Bases
- D. Sugar phosphate
Explanation
Each nucleotide consists of three distinct units a phosphate group derived from phosphoric acid, a pentose sugar, and a ring-shaped nitrogenous base. Nucleoside + Phosphoric acid= Nucleotide + H2O
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