STANDARDZoology-Nucleic Acids

STANDARD Zoology RNA and DNA Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

The correct statement regarding RNA and DNA, respectively is

A

the sugar component in RNA is a arabinose and the sugar component in DNA is ribose

B

the sugar component in RNA is 2'-deoxyribose and the sugar component in DNA is arabinose

C

the sugar component in RNA is arabinose and the sugar component in DNA is 2'-deoxyribose

D

the sugar component in RNA is ribose and the sugar component in DNA is 2'-deoxyribose

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The sugar component in RNA is ribose and the sugar component in DNA is 2'-deoxyribose.

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