Question

what are the components of nucleotide

Answer 1

Dear student, Nucleotides are molecules when joined together make up the structural unit of DNA or RNA. A Nucleotide consist of three parts : Sugar: The sugar has 5 carbon atoms, therefore it is called a pentose. It can be ribose or 2'-deoxyribose sugar. Nucleobase or nitrogenous base (Purines and pyrimidines) One Phosphate group. Thanks and regards