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Biomolecules: Nucleotide chemistry MCQ

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Nucleotide chemistryHardQuestion 10455

Question

A nucleoside differs from a nucleotide because it lacks:

  1. A
    Phosphate group
    Correct
  2. B
    Sugar
  3. C
    Nitrogen base
  4. D
    Hydrogen bonds

Correct answer

Phosphate group

Explanation

Base + sugar forms nucleoside; adding phosphate gives nucleotide.

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