Which of the following statements about nucleotide structure is false?

a. The sugar can be either ribose or deoxyribose.
b. The sugar is bonded to the phosphate group.
c. The nitrogenous base is bonded to the sugar.
d. The phosphate group is bonded to the nitrogenous base.


Answer: d. The phosphate group is bonded to the nitrogenous base.

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