Chemistry-Nucleic Acids

NEET Chemistry Nucleic Acids MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

Which base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

A

Uracil

B

Thymine

C

Cytosine

D

Adenine

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

RNA contains uracil as its fourth base, whereas DNA contains thymine. This distinction is highlighted in the NCERT content discussing the bases present in DNA and RNA.

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