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DNA and RNA contain four bases each. Which of the following bases in not present in RNA?

A

Adenine

B

Uracil

C

Thymine

D

Cytosine

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The correct Answer is:
C

DNA contain four bases adenine, guanine, thymine and cytosine. While RNA contain four bases adenine, uracil, guanine and cytosine. Thus, RNA does not contain thymine. Hence, statement (c) is the correct choice.
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  • DNA and RNA contain four bases each. Which of the following bases is not present in RNA ?

    A
    Adeine
    B
    Uracil
    C
    Thymine
    D
    Cytosine
  • Which of the following base is not present in RNA ?

    A
    Thymine
    B
    Adenine
    C
    Uracil
    D
    Guanine
  • Which of the following base is not present in RNA ?

    A
    adenin
    B
    uracil
    C
    thymine
    D
    cytosine
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