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A nucleoside comprises of
Options
A a base, a sugar and phosphate
B a base and a sugar
Correct Answer
C sugar and phosphate
D a base and phosphate
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A nucleoside is composed of a nitrogenous base bonded to a five-carbon sugar (ribose or deoxyribose). A nucleotide is a nucleoside with one or more phosphate groups attached.

Hint

Is it the 'oside' or the 'otide' that has the phosphate?

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1128 of 2556
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