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.