Question

A phosphate group, a five-carbon sugar, and a nitrogen base are the building blocks of what biomolecule (organic compound)? Select TWO correct answers.

Select A
lipids

Select B
DNA

Select C
carbohydrates

Select D
RNA

Select E
proteins

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

**Select B - DNA**
**Select D - RNA**

Both DNA and RNA are nucleic acids composed of a phosphate group, a five-carbon sugar, and a nitrogen base.