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Chapter 3: Q1. (page 77)

Name the following nucleotide.

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The given nucleotide is guanosine5’ diphosphate.

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01

Introduction

Nucleotides are little molecules that make up nucleic acids and are found all around the world. A nitrogenous base, a ribose or deoxyribose sugar, and at least one phosphate group make up the three components of nucleotides.

02

Guanosine5’ diphosphate

Guanosine diphosphate is a nucleoside diphosphate with the structure shown in the diagram. The nucleotide guanosine is formed when guanine and ribose sugar are combined and linked to the diphosphate moiety. Diphosphate is a phosphate ester with two phosphate groups.

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Pictorial representation of Guanosine diphosphate

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