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What is the total number of carbon atoms present in a sugar molecule of RNA nucleotide?

Options

  1. A6
  2. B5
  3. C4
  4. D12

Correct answer

B. 5

Step-by-step solution

An RNA nucleotide contains a ribose pentose sugar. As a pentose, it consists of five carbon atoms , conventionally labeled C1′, C2′, C3′, C4′, and C5′. Therefore, there are 5 carbon atoms in the RNA sugar molecule. The answer is option B .

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