Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 74

Question: A nucleoside differs from a nucleotide in not having [MP PMT 1995; J&K CET 2002]

Options:

A) Phosphate

B) Sugar

C) Nitrogen base

D) Phosphate and sugar

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In a nucleotide, purine or pyrimide nitrogenous base is joined by deoxyribose pentose sugar (D), which is further linked with phosphate (P) group to form nucleotides.