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MHT CET · Chemistry · Biomolecules

What is the total number of -OH groups present in a nucleoside involved in formation of DNA?

  1. A 5
  2. B 4
  3. C 3
  4. D 2
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(D) 2

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A nucleoside in DNA consists of a deoxyribose sugar and a nitrogenous base. Deoxyribose has hydroxyl groups at the 3' and 5' positions.