M MarisolLin New member Oct 3, 2025 #1 I'm learning about DNA and nucleotides. Can someone explain the three parts that make up a nucleotide and their functions?
I'm learning about DNA and nucleotides. Can someone explain the three parts that make up a nucleotide and their functions?
B BarryRaymo New member Yesterday at 12:25 PM #2 The three main parts of a nucleotide are: Phosphate group – links nucleotides together to form the backbone of DNA or RNA. Five-carbon sugar – either deoxyribose (in DNA) or ribose (in RNA). Nitrogenous base – a molecule containing nitrogen; it can be adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine, or uracil.
The three main parts of a nucleotide are: Phosphate group – links nucleotides together to form the backbone of DNA or RNA. Five-carbon sugar – either deoxyribose (in DNA) or ribose (in RNA). Nitrogenous base – a molecule containing nitrogen; it can be adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine, or uracil.
