A nucleoside forms when a base attaches to which position of the sugar?
A2' position
B5' position
C1' position
D3' position
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1' position
The base joins the 1' carbon of the pentose, and adding phosphate at 5' then gives a nucleotide.
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