Why are scientists unable to find nucleotides in water?

Answer

Scientists are unable to find nucleotide in water because of the following factors:

Reason 1.

Water is polar molecule while nucleotide is an organic molecule and is not soluble in water.

Reason 2

Nucleotide is the main component of nucleic acid, while water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.

Reason 3

The nature of bond n both molecule is different.

thats why scientists are unable to find nucleotide in water.