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Which nitrogenous base is not present in DNA?
Which nitrogenous base is not present in DNA?
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DNA contains thymine (T), while RNA contains uracil (U) in place of thymine.
Updated On: Mar 7, 2025
- Thymine
- Uracil
- Adenine
- Guanine
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Uracil is found in RNA instead of thymine. In DNA, the four nitrogenous bases are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).
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