A single strand of DNA is composed of repeating

Nucleoside

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

Nucleotide

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

Nucleosome

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

Pentose

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

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B
Nucleotide

A single strand of DNA is composed of repeating nucleotides which are made of three components, phosphate, sugar (pentose), and a nitrogenous base. A nucleoside consists of a nucleobase and a pentose sugar. The nucleosome consists of a length of DNA coiled around a core of histones.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

DNA is composed of repeating units of

D N A

ϕ \times 174

Join BYJU'S Learning Program