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A nucleotide found in DNA consists of:
A
Nitrogen-containing base + pentose sugar
B
Nitrogen-containing base + pentose sugar + phosphate group
C
Only a nitrogen-containing base
D
Pentose sugar + phosphate group
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
A nucleotide consists of three parts: a nitrogen-containing base, a sugar, and a phosphate group. In DNA, the sugar is deoxyribose.
