Asked by Morgan Lancaster on Apr 29, 2024
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A nucleotide contains
A) DNA and RNA.
B) a sugar and a phosphate.
C) complementary purines and pyrimidines.
D) RNA, protein, and lipids.
E) a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogen-containing base.
Nucleotide
Monomer of DNA and RNA consisting of a 5-carbon sugar bonded to a nitrogenous base and a phosphate group.
Nitrogen-Containing Base
An organic molecule with nitrogen that serves as a fundamental building block of the nucleic acids DNA and RNA.
Phosphate
An inorganic chemical compound containing phosphorus and oxygen, vital for energy transfer and storage in biological systems.
- Acquire knowledge on the structure and composition of DNA and RNA.
Verified Answer
MW
Madeline WenzelApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA. A nucleotide is made up of a sugar molecule (either deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA), a phosphate group, and a nitrogen-containing base which can be a purine (adenine, guanine) or a pyrimidine (cytosine, thymine, uracil). Therefore, choice E is the correct answer.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the structure and composition of DNA and RNA.