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What components make up a single nucleotide of DNA?

ASugar and phosphate only
BSugar and nitrogenous base only
CPhosphate and nitrogenous base only
DSugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base

✓ Correct Answer: DSugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base

A nucleotide is the building block of DNA, consisting of a deoxyribose sugar, a phosphate group, and one of four nitrogenous bases.

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