A ________ Consists of a Nitrogen-Containing a Base and a Sugar

question 7

Multiple Choice

A ________ consists of a nitrogen-containing a base and a sugar.

• A)nucleoside
• B)base pair
• C)nucleotide
• D)complementary base
• E)pyrimidine

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Definitions:

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major energy source and structural component of living organisms.

Hemoglobin

An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that is essential for the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues of the body.

Proteins

Large molecules composed of amino acids, essential for structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The pace at which the body expends energy during rest to support critical activities such as respiration and temperature regulation.