Multiple choice

What is a nucleotide?

  1. A nucleoside with a phosphate group attached at the five prime position

  2. A pentose sugar with one phosphate group

  3. A nucleoside phosphate

  4. Options (1) and (3) are true

  5. A nitrogenous base with a phosphate group
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A nucleoside phosphate or a nucleoside with a phosphate group attached at the 5 prime position is called a nucleotide. Hence, this option is the correct answer.

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