Which Statement Is TRUE of the Pentoses Found in Nucleic $\beta$

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE of the pentoses found in nucleic acids?

• A) C-5 and C-1 of the pentose are joined to phosphate groups.
• B) The pentoses are in a planar configuration.
• C) The bond that joins nitrogenous bases to pentoses is an O-glycosidic bond.
• D) The pentoses are always in the \(\beta\)-furanose forms.
• E) The straight-chain and ring forms undergo constant interconversion.

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