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.