Question

How many types of nucleotides are there ? explain with its functions.

Answer 1

Table: Types and functions of Nucleotides

Nucleotides (abbreviation)	Nucleotides	function
AMP	Adenosine monophosphate	It forms basic unit of RNA
ADP	Adenosine diphosphate	It stores energy in  the phosphate molecule. Dissociation of one phosphate molecule releases 8Kcal of energy.
ATP	Adenosine triphosphate	It is a high-energy molecule.Dissociation of each phosphate molecule releases 8k cal. Of energy.
FAD	Flavin adenine dinucleotide	It is also high energy molecule.on breakdown it gives rise to two ATP molecules.
NAD	Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide	Act as a Co-enzyme of an oxidizing enzyme.
NADP	Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate	It is also a high energy molecule .On dissociation it gives rise of three ATP molecules.