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Chemistry Biomolecules Vitamins, Hormone and Nucleic Acid Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

DNA contains the sugar

A
Deoxyribose
B
Ribose
C
D -Fructose
D
D -glucose

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The sugar in DNA is deoxyribose, which contains one less hydroxyl group than RNA's ribose

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