Biomolecules Question 54

Question: A nucleoside differs from a nucleotide in not having [MP PMT 1998; BVP 2002]

Options:

A) Phosphate

B) Sugar

C) Phosphate and sugar

D) Nitrogen base

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Nucleic acid is the polymer of nucleotide which is made up of nitrogenous base, sugar and phosphoric acid.

Single nucleotide without phosphoric acid is called nucleoside.