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DNA and RNA Structure — Quiz

Question 16 • Biology

Which of these could be a nucleotide of RNA?

Answer
A
ribose plus phosphate group plus thymine
B
ribose plus phosphate group plus uracil
C
deoxyribose plus phosphate group plus thymine
D
deoxyribose plus phosphate group plus uracil

Explanation

An RNA nucleotide contains the sugar ribose, a phosphate group, and one nitrogenous base. RNA uses uracil rather than thymine, so ribose plus phosphate plus uracil could form an RNA nucleotide. The other choices either use deoxyribose, found in DNA, or thymine, which is used in DNA.

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