Nucleotide Structure Identification

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2. The diagram shows a nucleotide. What does X represent?
[VISUALIZATION: Standard diagram of a nucleotide showing a phosphate group, a pentose sugar, and a nitrogenous base labelled X.]

A

Deoxyribose sugar
B

Ribose sugar
C

Phosphate group
D

Nitrogenous base

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Recall the three main components of a nucleotide: a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. Identify which part is labelled X in the standard representation.

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Nitrogenous base

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