Consider the following types of compounds: (i)amino acid
(ii)nitrogen-containing organic base
(iii)phosphoric acid
(iv)five-carbon sugar
From which of the above compounds are the monomers of nucleic acids,called nucleotides,formed?

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The monomers of nucleic acids, called nucleotides, are formed from nitrogen-containing organic bases (ii), phosphoric acid (iii), and a five-carbon sugar (iv). Amino acids (i) are not used to form nucleotides. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Consider the Following Types of Compounds: (I)amino Acid