A Nucleotide Consists of a

question 47

Multiple Choice

A nucleotide consists of a

• A) five-carbon sugar and phosphate group.
• B) five-carbon sugar and a nitrogenous base.
• C) phosphate group and a nitrogenous base.
• D) five-carbon sugar, a nitrogenous base, and a phosphate group.
• E) five-carbon sugar and an amino acid.

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Definitions:

Basal Bodies

Microtubule-organizing centers found at the base of cilia or flagella in eukaryotic cells, crucial for their growth and function.

Mitochondria

Organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells that produce energy through cellular respiration, often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell.

Hydrolytic Enzymes

Enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of bonds in molecules through the addition of water.

Lysosomes

Organelles containing enzymes responsible for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris within cells.