Which of the following is not a component of nucleic acid?
A) Nucleotides
B) Glucose
C) Phosphate group
D) Purines
E) Pyrimidines

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Glucose is not a component of nucleic acids. Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are composed of nucleotides, which in turn are made up of a sugar (deoxyribose in DNA and ribose in RNA), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (purines or pyrimidines).

Which of the Following Is Not a Component of Nucleic