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The presence or absence of hydroxyl group on which carbon atom of sugar differentiates RNA and DNA ?
ChemistryBiomoleculesJEE MainJEE Main 2011
Options:
  • A
    $2^{\text {nd }}$
  • B
    $3^{\text {rd }}$
  • C
    $4^{\text {th }}$
  • D
    $1^{\mathrm{st}}$
Solution:
1720 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$2^{\text {nd }}$
In RNA, the sugar is $\beta-D$-Ribose, where as in DNA the Sugar is $\beta$-D-2-deoxy Ribose

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