Chapter 12, Problem 8Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

• • The functional groups in the given nucleotide have to be circled.
• • The sugar, the base and the phosphate group have to be labelled.

Concept Introduction:

Functional groups:

Functional groups are a group of atoms that are responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound. The general forms of some important functional groups are shown here:

Nucleotides:

The nucleotides are monomers that form the nucleic acid. Each monomeric unit of nucleotide are made of three components such as 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group and a nitrogenous base.