Choose the Most Appropriate Description for Each Item

Question

Choose the most appropriate description for each item.
-Nucleotides
A)A six-carbon sugar
B)Found in DNA and RNA
C)Principal components of cell membranes
D)Affect metabolic reaction rates

Accepted Answer

Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA.

Answer: A, D
 Six-carbon sugars are found in many organic molecules including nucleotides. Nucleotides can also affect metabolic reaction rates. However, they are not principal components of cell membranes.

Choose the most appropriate description for each item.-Nucleotides

Choose the most appropriate description for each item.
-Nucleotides