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Which sugar is present in DNA?
Which sugar is present in DNA?
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DNA contains deoxyribose; RNA contains ribose — remember the 'deoxy' refers to missing one oxygen atom.
Updated On: July 22, 2025
- Ribose
- Arabinose
- Deoxyribose
- Glucose
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) contains deoxyribose as its sugar component. It differs from ribose (found in RNA) by lacking one oxygen atom.
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