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State whether true or false:

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


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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A

True


A single nucleotide is comprised of a nitrogenous base covalently attached to a pentose sugar (ribose in RNA and deoxyribose in DNA) by an N-glycosidic bond, and a phosphate group in addition to these.


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