MDCAT Biology MCQ #722

An enzyme removes the inorganic phosphate group from a DNA monomer during a biochemical reaction. What is the name of the remaining structure?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #722

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An enzyme removes the inorganic phosphate group from a DNA monomer during a biochemical reaction. What is the name of the remaining structure?

    • A) Nucleotide
    • B) Nitrogenous base
    • C) Nucleoside
    • D) Polynucleotide

    Answer: Nucleoside

    Explanation: A nucleoside consists of a nitrogenous base and pentose sugar; adding a phosphate group converts it into a nucleotide.