Which One of the Following Is True of the Pentoses $\beta$

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is true of the pentoses found in nucleic acids?

• A)C-5 and C-1 of the pentose are joined to phosphate groups.
• B)The pentoses are in a planar configuration.
• C)The bond that joins nitrogenous bases to pentoses is an O-glycosidic bond.
• D)The pentoses are always in the \(\beta\)-furanose forms.
• E)The straight-chain and ring forms undergo constant interconversion.

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