Which of the following is not present in nucleic acids

Chemistry Biomolecules Vitamins, Hormone and Nucleic Acid Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

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2-aminopyridine

Thymine

Adenine

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2-aminopyridine is not present in nucleic acid and as cytosine, Adenine, Thymine and GUANINE are the four main bases found in nucleic acid. Adenine and Guanine are purines while thymine and cytosine are pyrimidines. They together form triple bonded histones of DNA.
2-Aminopyridine is an organic compound with the formula . It is one of three isomeric aminopyridines

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