Which of the Following Saccharides, If Any, Can Be Found

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following saccharides, if any, can be found in a nucleic acid?

• A)sucrose
• B)glucose
• C)fructose
• D)ribose
• E)None, a nucleic acid is not a carbohydrate.

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Definitions:

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve, extending from the brainstem to the abdomen, which influences various functions including heart rate, gastrointestinal peristalsis, and sweating.

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Merkel Disks

Specialized skin cells that function as mechanoreceptors, responding to light touch and pressure.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion.