NEETBotany-Molecular Basis of Inheritance

NEET Botany Structure of RNA MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In RNA, every nucleotide residue has an additional -OH group at which of the following position

A

2' position of deoxyribose

B

1' position of ribose sugar

C

3' position of ribose sugar

D

2' position of ribose sugar

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

RNA contains ribose sugar, which has an -OH group at the 2' position, unlike DNA which has deoxyribose sugar lacking the 2' -OH group.

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