Examine the Given Structural Formula That Consists of an Adenine

question 37

Multiple Choice

Examine the given structural formula that consists of an adenine molecule bonded to a five-carbon sugar molecule. How is this substance classified?

• A) as a nucleic acid
• B) as a nucleoside
• C) as a nucleotide
• D) as an amino acid
• E) as a fatty acid

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