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Question
Nucleoside consists of: a. phosphates and bases b. bases and sugar c. phosphate and sugar d. phosphate, base and sugar
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
A nucleoside is a molecule formed by a nitrogenous base bonded to a five-carbon sugar (ribose or deoxyribose). It does not include the phosphate group(s). A nucleotide includes the phosphate.
Hint
It's like a nucleotide missing its phosphate.