Question 22.2: Draw the structure of the nucleotide GMP. Translate the abbr...

Draw the structure of the nucleotide GMP.

Analysis

Translate the abbreviation to a name; GMP is guanosine 5 ‘ -monophosphate. First, draw the sugar. Since there is no deoxy prefix in the name, GMP is a ribonucleotide and the sugar is ribose. Then draw the base, in this case guanine, bonded to C1 ‘ of the sugar ring. Finally, add the phosphate. GMP has one phosphate group bonded to the 5 ‘ -OH of the nucleoside.

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