Question

Chemically, a nucleotide has a

• A. Pentose group
• B. Nitrogenous base
• C. Phosphate group
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

A nucleotide is a phosphoric acid ester of a nucleoside. A nucleoside is compounds made up of a pentose sugar joined with a nitrogenous base. Hence, nucleotides are compounds made up of a pentose sugar, a nitrogenous base, and a phosphate moiety.

So, the correct answer is option D.