The figure below is a nucleotide:
- If this molecule were found in an RNA chain,the chemical group labeled X would be and the chemic labeled Y would be _________ .
A)OH; H
B)OH; OH
C)H; H
D)H; OH

Question

The figure below is a nucleotide: 
- If this molecule were found in an RNA chain,the chemical group labeled X would be and the chemic labeled Y would be _________  .
A)OH; H 
B)OH; OH 
C)H; H 
D)H; OH

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In RNA, the 2' carbon of the ribose sugar has a hydroxyl group (-OH), while the 3' carbon has a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a phosphate group (-PO4).

The Figure Below Is a Nucleotide