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The structure shown is that of a _______(a) DNA nucleoside(b) RNA nucleoside(c) DNA nucleotide(d) RNA nucleotideThis question was addressed to me in homework.This interesting question is from Biomolecules topic in section Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct option is (B) RNA nucleoside

Explanation: A unit formed by the LINKING of a base to C1 CARBON of a pentose sugar is called a nucleoside. The sugar shown is β-D-ribose and the base is uracil, hence it has to belong to RNA.



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