engineering chemistry MCQ #4334

engineering chemistry MCQ #4334

1. Question 1

   Q1. What is the role of the sugar molecule in a nucleotide?

   • A) To provide energy
   • B) To form the backbone of nucleic acids
   • C) To carry genetic information
   • D) To catalyze reactions

   Answer: To form the backbone of nucleic acids

   Explanation: The sugar molecule, either ribose or deoxyribose, forms part of the backbone of nucleic acids, linking to phosphate groups.