CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Introduction to Genetics

A nucleotide ...

Question

A nucleotide consists of

A

Base and sugar

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Base and phosphate

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Sugar and phosphate

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Base, sugar and phosphate

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D Base, sugar and phosphate
Here is the nucleotide composition:

In the case of DNA, the sugar is deoxyribose and in RNA, it is ribose sugar.
Hence, (d) is the correct option.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. A nucleotide consists of :

Q. Each nucleotide consists of a pentose sugar, nitrogenous base and a

Q. A nucleotide comprises of

Q. A nucleotide consists of a sugar molecule, nitrogenous base and a phosphate group.

A nucleotide consists of a sugar molecule, a nitrogenous base, and a phosphate group.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Introduction to Genetics

Standard X Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon