Zoology-Nucleic Acids
NEET Zoology Nucleic Acids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
Which nitrogenous base is classified as a purine?
A
Adenine
B
Uracil
C
Cytosine
D
Thymine
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Adenine is a purine nitrogenous base, while uracil, cytosine, and thymine are classified as pyrimidines, as indicated in the NCERT context on nucleic acids.
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