Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of the
Concept Introduction:
The Nucleotide consists of the Nitrogenous base, Sugar molecule and Phosphate ion. The Nitrogenous base and Sugar molecule are linked by β-N-glycosidic bond. The Sugar molecule and phosphate ion are linked by ester bond. The base and sugar molecule are said to be Nucleoside.
(b)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of the nucleotide Guanosine-
Concept Introduction:
The Nucleotide consists of the Nitrogenous base, Sugar molecule and Phosphate ion. The Nitrogenous base and Sugar molecule are linked by β-N-glycosidic bond. The Sugar molecule and phosphate ion are linked by ester bond. The base and sugar molecule are said to be Nucleoside.
(c)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of the nucleotide
Concept Introduction:
The Nucleotide consists of the Nitrogenous base, Sugar molecule and Phosphate ion. The Nitrogenous base and Sugar molecule are linked by β-N-glycosidic bond. The Sugar molecule and phosphate ion are linked by ester bond. The base and sugar molecule are said to be Nucleoside.
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