Which of the Following is Not a Component of a Nucleotide

Question

Which of the following is not a component of a nucleotide?
A) a base
B) a disaccharide
C) a monosaccharide
D) a phosphate

Accepted Answer

Nucleotides consist of three components: a nitrogenous base, a five-carbon sugar (either ribose or deoxyribose), and one or more phosphate groups. A disaccharide is a double sugar, made up of two monosaccharides, and is not a component of a nucleotide.