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The presence or absence of hydroxy group on which carbon atom of sugar differentiates `RNA` and `DNA`.

A

2nd

B

3rd

C

4th

D

1st

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The correct Answer is:
A
Ribose contains `-OH` at `C_2` but deoxyribose does not.
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