Question

Name the chemical components which constitute nucleotides. Write any two functions of nucleotides in a cell.

Answer 1

Nucleotides are made up of a heterocyclic base containing nitrogen, a five carbon atom – moeity and a phosphate group. 

Example: 

1. AMP (adenosine monophosphate) 

2. ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and 

3. ATP (adenosine triphospate) 

Functions: 

1. Act as energy carriers 

2. They synthesise proteins