Biology B A-Level
Nucleotide
What Nucleotide means in Biology B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Nucleotide
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Composed of a pentose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base; phosphodiester bonds link them into a sugar-phosphate backbone.
Topics that use Nucleotide
- Topic 1: Biological Molecules (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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