State whether true or false:

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

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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State whether true or false:

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

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

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