MHT CET202525 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryBiomoleculesActual
What is the total number of carbon atoms present in a sugar molecule of RNA nucleotide?
Options
- A6
- B5
- C4
- 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 .