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Nucleotide — AQA Biology Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Nucleotide

GCSEAQA8461

Nucleotide

Key term for AQA GCSE Biology, used in Core Concepts.

Definition

The monomer subunit of DNA containing a phosphate group, a sugar, and an organic base.

Exam Context

Nucleotide appears in AQA GCSE Biology revision content for Core Biological Concepts, especially Core Concepts and Core Concepts.

Core Biological Concepts Core Concepts Core Concepts

Study Pathways

Core Biological Concepts

Core Concepts

Core Concepts

Genetics and Evolution

Reproduction Types

DNA Structure

Found in Revision Notes

Core Biological Concepts

Molecular Structure and Cellular Organization

Core Concepts • Core Concepts

Genetics and Evolution

DNA Structure and the Genetic Code

Reproduction Types • DNA Structure

Related Key Terms

Activation energy Active site Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G)Alternating sugar and phosphate

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