-As shown in this figure, which of the following is a difference between DNA and RNA?
A) the presence of a nitrogen-containing base
B) the presence of a phosphate group
C) the type of sugar present
D) the presence of guanine

Question

-As shown in this figure, which of the following is a difference between DNA and RNA?
A) the presence of a nitrogen-containing base 
B) the presence of a phosphate group 
C) the type of sugar present 
D) the presence of guanine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, whereas RNA contains ribose sugar. This is a key structural difference between the two nucleic acids.

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