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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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DNA differs from RNA in that DNA:
Options
A Contains deoxyribose and lacks uracil
Correct Answer
B Is single-stranded
C Contains adenine, uracil, and guanine
D Is not capable of self-replication
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose and the nitrogenous bases adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G). RNA contains ribose and uses uracil (U) instead of thymine.

Hint

Compare the sugars and one of the bases.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 857 of 2556
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