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QNEET-2023-Ch-209: NEET 2023 Chemistry - Class 12 NEET-2023-Ch-209 Solution: Given below are two statements: Statement I: A unit formed by…

Given below are two statements: Statement I: A unit formed by the attachment of a base to 1' position of sugar is known as nucleoside Statement II: When nucleoside is linked to phosphorous acid at 5' position of sugar moiety we get nucleotide. In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • B Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • C Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  • D Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Base link with 1' position of sugar in nucleoside so statement I is correct. _ When nucleoside is linked to phosphoric acid at 5' position of sugar moiety we get a nucleotide Statement II is incorrect because not link with phosphorous acid.

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