Which of the following elements, when added to a nucleotide base, will create a base analog?
A) Carbon
B) Oxygen
C) Bromine
D) Boron
E) Phosphorous

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Base analogs are chemical compounds that have a similar structure to the nucleotide bases found in DNA or RNA. Bromine, when added to a nucleotide base, can create a molecule that is similar in structure to a nucleotide base, making it a base analog.

Which of the Following Elements, When Added to a Nucleotide