AP BIOLOGY

THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE

DNA MAKES RNA MAKES PROTEIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What sugar is contained in RNA?
A
Deoxyribose
B
Ribose
C
Sucrose
D
Sweet n Low
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ribose, also called D-ribose, five-carbon sugar found in RNA (ribonucleic acid), where it alternates with phosphate groups to form the “backbone” of the RNA polymer and binds to nitrogenous bases.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sugar moiety in RNA is -D-ribose.

Detailed explanation-3: -RNA contains ribose (pentose) sugar.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ribose can be found in both plants and animals, including: Mushrooms. Beef and poultry. Cheddar cheese and cream cheese.

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