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What is a nucleotide ?????????????????????????????????????????????? 

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Shivangi Khatter
askIITians Faculty 468 Points
5 years ago
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Anucleotideis an organic molecule that is the building block of DNA and RNA. They also have functions related to cell signaling, metabolism, and enzyme reactions. Anucleotideis made up of three parts: a phosphate group, a 5-carbon sugar, and a nitrogenous base.
Arun
25750 Points
5 years ago
Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids; they are composed of three subunit molecules: a nitrogenous base, a five-carbon sugar (ribose or deoxyribose), and at least one phosphate group. A nucleoside is a nitrogenous base and a 5-carbon sugar.

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