Chapter 23, Problem 76A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The three structures which results in the formation of nucleotide should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Nucleotides are basic monomers which results in the formation of DNA and RNA. These are organic molecules which also support in the cell signalling, enzyme reactions and metabolism.

Answer to Problem 76A

The three parts of nucleotide are five carbons of monosaccharide sugar, an inorganic phosphate group and a nitrogen base.

Explanation of Solution

Organic molecules which consist of a nucleoside and a phosphate group are known as nucleotide. They are the monomers of the nucleic acid polymers such as DNA and RNA by linking three structures with each other into a chain form. It is the building block of nucleic acids.

A nucleotide is made up of three parts: five carbons of monosaccharide sugar, an inorganic phosphate group and a nitrogen base.

Thus, the three structures which results in the formation of nucleotide are five carbons of monosaccharide sugar, an inorganic phosphate group and a nitrogen base.