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Which of these is NOT a nucleotide?

1. Adenine
2. Cytosine
3. Ribose
4. Guanine

Correct answer: Ribose

Solution

Adenine, cytosine, and guanine are nitrogenous bases found in nucleic acids. Ribose is a pentose sugar, not a nucleotide.

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