Which one of the following is LEAST likely to be found in a nucleotide?
A)one or more phosphate groups
B)a five-carbon sugar
C)a side chain
D)a nitrogen-containing base
E)All of the choices are equally likely to be found in a nucleotide.

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A nucleotide is made up of a five-carbon sugar, a nitrogen-containing base, and one or more phosphate groups. A side chain, also known as a side group, is typically found in amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins, and not in nucleotides.

Which One of the Following Is LEAST Likely to Be