In a nucleotide the phosphate linkage is generally attached to - - Vidyadip

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In a nucleotide the phosphate linkage is generally attached to -

A
$C-1$ of the sugar
B
$C-2$ of the sugar
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$C-5$ of the sugar
D
nitrogen atom of the base

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Answer

Correct option: C.

$C-5$ of the sugar

c

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