In a nucleotide, to which carbon in the sugar is the base attached?.

Dinkheller asked Feb 12, 2023

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Dinkheller asked Feb 12, 2023

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In a nucleotide the base is attached to the first carbon in the sugar. Nucleotides are made of three parts, a sugar molecule, a phosphate and a base.

Coffeina answered Feb 19, 2023

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