Which of the following best describes the components of a nucleotide?

Which of the following best describes the components of a nucleotide?

a. a phosphate and a hexose sugar

b. a phosphate and a pentose sugar

c. a nitrogen-containing base and a pentose sugar

d. a nitrogen-containing base, a phosphate and a hexose sugar

e. a nitrogen-containing base, a phosphate and a pentose sugar

Answer: e. a nitrogen-containing base, a phosphate and a pentose sugar

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