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The pentose sugar in DNA and RNA has the...

The pentose sugar in `DNA` and `RNA` has the :

A

Open chain structure

B

Pyranose structure

C

Furanose structure

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
C
The pentose sugar in `DNA` and `RNA` has the furanose structure.
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  • The sugar in DNA is :

    A
    `2'-` deoxyribose
    B
    `4'-`deoxyribose
    C
    `3'-` deoxyribose
    D
    `5'-` deoxyribose

  • The pentose sugar present in RNA is

    A
    Galactose
    B
    Surcose
    C
    Ribose
    D
    Fructose

  • In the carbon skeleton of the pentose sugar in DNA, what is the attachment point of a base to form a nucleoside ?

    A
    `C_(3)`
    B
    `C_(2)`
    C
    `C_(1)`
    D
    `C_(4)`

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