NEETBiologyBiomoleculesMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following is a nucleotide?
- AUridine
- BAdenylic acid
- CGuanine
- DGuanosine
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Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Option B: Adenylic acid. Here's why:
Let's break down the components of a nucleotide:
- Sugar: A five-carbon sugar, either ribose (in RNA) or deoxyribose (in DNA).
- Phosphate Group: A molecule containing phosphorus and oxygen, often attached to the sugar.
- Nitrogenous Base: A molecule with nitrogen-containing rings, such as adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), thymine (T), or uracil (U).
Now let's analyze the options:
- Option A: Uridine is a nucleoside. It consists of the nitrogenous base uracil and the sugar ribose but lacks the phosphate group.
- Option B: Adenylic acid is a nucleotide. It consists of adenine, ribose, and a phosphate group.
- Option C: Guanine is a nitrogenous base, a component of nucleotides, but not a complete nucleotide itself.
- Option D: Guanosine is a nucleoside. It comprises guanine and ribose but lacks the phosphate group.
Therefore, Adenylic acid is the only option that contains all three components (sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base) required to be a complete nucleotide.
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