A nucleoside is formed through a N-glycosidic linkage by joining
A
Nitrogen base with pentose sugar
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B
Phosphate group with nitrogen base
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C
Nitrogen base with nitrogen base
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D
Pentose sugar with phosphate group
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Solution
The correct option is A Nitrogen base with pentose sugar Part 1: Structure of a nucleoside
A nucleoside is composed of a pentose sugar and a nitrogenous base. The nitrogenous base attaches to the 1’ carbon atom of the sugar via an N-glycosidic bond.
Final answer
(c) Nitrogen base with pentose sugar