Which sugar–base pair is characteristic of RNA?
ADeoxyribose and thymine
BRibose and uracil
CRibose and thymine
DDeoxyribose and uracil
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Ribose and uracil
RNA contains ribose, with a 2′-OH group, and uses uracil in place of thymine. DNA contains deoxyribose and thymine.
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