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Is ATP a nucleotide?
Posted May 9, 2023

Answer

Yes, ATP is a nucleotide. 

A nucleotide is a small molecule made up of a pentose sugar (ribose), a nitrogen base, and one or more phosphate groups.  

ATP is composed of a ribose sugar, a nitrogenous base (adenine), and three serially bonded phosphate groups, hence it is a nucleotide.