Figure 1.1 shows the structure of a nucleotide.
Figure 1.1
Identify the components of a nucleotide.
Component | Name |
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State two differences between DNA nucleotides and RNA nucleotides.
Complete the sentences using the most appropriate terms. Your terms can be single words or short phrases.
Nucleotides link together to form a ……………. The bonds between nucleotides are called ……………. bonds and are formed through ……………. reactions. In this reaction, the phosphate group at the 5-carbon of the sugar is covalently bonded to the ……………. on the sugar of a different nucleotide. The resulting molecule has a strong sugar-phosphate backbone.
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