Question

What does $A$ and $B$ represent in the given representation?

• A. $A$ - Ribonucleoside, $B$ - Deoxyribonudeoside
• B. $A$ - Ribonucleotide, $B$ - Deoxyribonudeotide
• C. $A$ - Nucleoside, $B$ - Nucleotide
• D. $A$ - Nucleotide, $B$ - Nucleoside

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Sugar + Nitrogenous base $\to$ Nucleoside Sugar + Nitrogenous base + Phosphate $\to$ Nucleotide