Multiple Choice
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 -furanose forms.
E) The straight-chain and ring forms undergo constant interconversion.
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