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Choose the incorrect statement :-

A

Nitrogenous base have heterocyclic ring

B

DNA is a genetic material in cellular organisms

C

Adenylic acid is nucleoside

D

Cytidine is a nucleoside

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To solve the question "Choose the incorrect statement," we will analyze each statement one by one to determine which one is incorrect. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze the First Statement:** - The first statement claims that "nitrogenous bases have heterocyclic rings." - Nitrogenous bases, such as adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine, indeed contain heterocyclic rings. - **Conclusion:** This statement is correct. 2. **Analyze the Second Statement:** - The second statement states that "DNA is the genetic material in cellular organisms." - DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is indeed the primary genetic material in all cellular organisms, including prokaryotes and eukaryotes. - **Conclusion:** This statement is correct. 3. **Analyze the Third Statement:** - The third statement says "adenylic acid is a nucleoside." - Adenylic acid (also known as AMP) is formed from adenine (a nitrogenous base) and ribose sugar, and it contains a phosphate group. - Since it contains a phosphate group, it is classified as a nucleotide, not a nucleoside. - **Conclusion:** This statement is incorrect. 4. **Analyze the Fourth Statement:** - The fourth statement claims that "cytidine is a nucleotide." - Cytidine is formed from cytosine and ribose sugar and does not contain a phosphate group, which makes it a nucleoside, not a nucleotide. - **Conclusion:** This statement is correct. ### Final Conclusion: - The incorrect statement is the third one: "adenylic acid is a nucleoside." It is actually a nucleotide.
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