Nucleotides
Let's start with the base.
Click the button to view the adenine molecule. Then, click on the molecule itself and rotate it around with the mouse to get a feel for its shape. Notice the two rings joined together.
Study Question:
What shape best describes the molecule?
a. The atoms form a football shaped molecule.b. Most of the atoms of the molecule lie in the same plane.
(adeno1.spt) Adenine + ribose (a 5-carbon sugar)
(adeno2.spt) The nucleotide: adenine + ribose + phosphate
