Multiple choice

Which of the following is the set of components of nucleosides?

  1. A nitrogen base, a pentose sugar and a phosphate molecule

  2. A nitrogen base and a phosphate molecule

  3. A pentose sugar and a phosphate molecule

  4. A nitrogen base and a pentose sugar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The nucleoside differs from nucleotide in lacking phosphate molecule.

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