Which statement is TRUE of the pentoses found in nucleic acids?
A) C-5 and C-1 of the pentose are joined to phosphate groups.
B) The pentoses are in a planar configuration.
C) The bond that joins nitrogenous bases to pentoses is an O-glycosidic bond.
D) The pentoses are always in the $\beta$-furanose forms.
E) The straight-chain and ring forms undergo constant interconversion.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In nucleic acids, the pentoses are in the β-furanose form, which is a ring structure.

Which Statement Is TRUE of the Pentoses Found in Nucleic β\betaβ

Which Statement Is TRUE of the Pentoses Found in Nucleic $\beta$