[Campbell Biology P.133] According to the text, which of the following components is not typ... | Practice Question

According to the text, which of the following components is not typically found in a nucleoside?

  • A: A five-carbon sugar (pentose)
  • B: A nitrogenous base
  • C: A phosphate group
  • D: Both a five-carbon sugar and a nitrogenous base

Explanation

The text states: 'The portion of a nucleotide without any phosphate groups is called a nucleoside.' Therefore, a nucleoside includes a five-carbon sugar and a nitrogenous base, but lacks a phosphate group.