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A nucleoside is formed through an N-glycosidic linkage by joining:

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Phosphate group with nitrogen base

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Nitrogen base with nitrogen base

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Nitrogen base with pentose sugar

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Pentose sugar with phosphate group

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Solution

The correct option is C Nitrogen base with pentose sugar
A nucleoside is formed through an N-glycosidic linkage by joining nitrogen base with pentose sugar. Addition of a phosphate group makes it a nucleotide.

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