[Campbell Biology P.366] Based on Figure 16.5, what are the three main components that make ... | Practice Question

Based on Figure 16.5, what are the three main components that make up a DNA nucleotide?

  • A: Sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.
  • B: Deoxyribose, protein, and nitrogenous base.
  • C: Sugar, fatty acid, and amino acid.
  • D: Phosphate group, nitrogenous base, and ribosome.

Explanation

Figure 16.5 explicitly labels the three components of a DNA nucleotide as the phosphate group yellow , the sugar deoxyribose, blue , and a nitrogenous base A, T, G, or C .