Q21 / 150 · MHT CET 2021 (21 Sep Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which carbon atom of ribose sugar is joined to nitrogen base to form nucleoside?

  • A
    $\mathrm{C}-2$,
  • B
    $\mathrm{C}-5$,
  • C
    $\mathrm{C}-3$,
  • Correct answer
    D
    $\mathrm{C}-1$,

Solution

Nitrogen base combined with ribose sugar at C-1 and constitutes a nucleoside.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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