JEE Main 2011 — Biomolecules Question with Solution
From: AIEEE 2011
Question
The presence or absence of hydroxyl group on which carbon atom of sugar differentiates RNA and DNA ?
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Correct answer
A2nd
Step-by-step explanation
has - Ribose and the has -Dexoy ribose as the carbohydrate unit.
From the structures it is clear that carbon in do not have group.
From the structures it is clear that carbon in do not have group.
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