Biomolecules - Result Question 43
####43. The correct statement regarding RNA and DNA, respectively is
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(a) The sugar component in RNA is arabinose and the sugar component in DNA is 2 ‘-deoxyribose.
(b) Thesugar component in RNA is ribose and the sugar component in DNA is 2’-deoxyribose.
(c) The sugar component in RNA is arabinose
(d) The sugar component in RNA is 2 ‘-deoxyribose and the sugar component in DNA is arabinose
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Solution:
- (b) Sugar in DNA is 2-deoxyribose whereas sugar in RNA is ribose.