Question

Nucleotides are made up of

• A. Glycerols, fatty acids, and phosphates
• B. Sugars, phosphates, and nitrogenous bases
• C. Amino groups, hydrogens, and carboxyl groups
• D. Protons, neutrons, and electrons
• E. Protons and neutrons only

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sugars, phosphates, and nitrogenous bases

Nucleotides are composed of three components: a nitrogenous base( purine or pyrimidine), a pentose sugar and phosphoric acid. Thus option B is the correct answer.