Which of the Following Descriptions Best Fits the Class of Molecules

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions best fits the class of molecules known as nucleotides?

• A) a nitrogenous base and a phosphate group
• B) a nitrogenous base and a sugar
• C) a nitrogenous base, a phosphate group, and a sugar
• D) a sugar and a purine or pyrimidine

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