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Nucleotides are building blocks of nucleic acids. Each nucleotide is a composite molecule formed by
Nucleotides are building blocks of nucleic acids. Each nucleotide is a composite molecule formed by
Updated On: Apr 20, 2024
- Base-sugar-phosphate
- Base-sUgar-OH
- (Base-sugar-phosphate)n
- Sugar-phosphate
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Each nucleotide consists of three distinct units - a phosphate group derived from phosphoric acid, a pentose sugar and a ring shaped nitrogenous base. The base-sugar combination without phosphate group is called nucleoside. A nucleotide is formed by the reaction of sugar portion of a nucleoside with phosphoric acid through dehydration synthesis, e.g. Adenosine monophosphate - composed of ribose, adenine and phosphate.
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Biomolecules are the most essential organic molecules, which are involved in the maintenance and metabolic processes of living organisms. These non-living molecules are the actual foot-soldiers of the battle of sustenance of life.
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