NEET Zoology Nucleic Acids MCQ Question
Consider a diagram of a nucleotide showing its components: a nitrogenous base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group. Which part of the nucleotide is responsible for its acidic nature?
Phosphate group
Nitrogenous base
Pentose sugar
Hydroxyl group
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The phosphate group in a nucleotide contributes to its acidic nature due to the presence of negatively charged oxygen atoms.
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