Which of the following sugars is found in RNA and NOT in DNA? A) glucose B) deoxyribose C)...
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Which of the following sugars is found in RNA and NOT in DNA?
A) glucose
B) deoxyribose
C) deoxyribulose
D) ribose
E) ribulose
DNA and RNA:
Both RNA, and DNA are nucleic acids related to the storage of an organism's genetic information. There are differences between these structures, such as the fact that DNA is double-stranded, and RNA is single-stranded.
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View this answerA) This is incorrect. Glucose is not found in either DNA nor RNA.
B) This is incorrect. Deoxyribose is found in DNA, but not RNA.
C) This is...
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Ribose vs. Deoxyribose Sugar | Definition, Role & Structure
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Ribose serves a crucial role in life, but what is it? This lesson looks at the function and structure of ribose, including its molecule and ring, and distinguishes between ribose and deoxyribose.
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