A Nucleotide Is Composed of a ________ with a ________

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nucleotide is composed of a ________ with a ________ added to it.

• A)pentose;phosphate group
• B)pentose;nitrogen base
• C)nucleoside;nitrogen base
• D)nucleoside;phosphate group
• E)phosphate group;nitrogen base

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Definitions:

Hydroxyl Group

A chemical functional group consisting of an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom (-OH), commonly found in alcohols and many other organic compounds.

Phosphate Group

An important chemical group consisting of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, involved in energy transfer and storage within cells through compounds like ATP.

DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that synthesizes DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides, the building blocks of DNA.

Sex Chromosomes

Pair of chromosomes that differs between males and females, and the difference determines sex.