23
QuizMultiple Choice

DNA and RNA Structure — Quiz

Question 23 • Biology

Which discovery is attributed to Phoebus Levene?

Answer
A
identification of ribose and deoxyribose
B
recognition of RNA as DNA’s messenger
C
construction of an accurate DNA model
D
extraction and observation of DNA

Explanation

Phoebus Levene identified the sugars in nucleic acids: ribose in RNA and deoxyribose in DNA. Watson and Crick are associated with the accurate DNA model, while the discovery of DNA and recognition of messenger RNA are associated with other scientists. Therefore, the correct choice is identification of ribose and deoxyribose.

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