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A unit formed by attachment of a base to _______ position of sugar is known as nucleoside .

A

`C_(1)`

B

`C_(2)`

C

`C_(3)`

D

`C_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Base is attached to first carbon atom of sugar that is ribose.
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