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Identify the wrong statement about DNA.

A

Length of DNA is defined as the number of base pairs present in it.

B

Cytosine is common to both DNA and RNA.

C

In a nucleotide, the nitrogenous base is linked to a phosphate group.

D

Thymine is chemically 5-methyl uracil.

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The correct Answer is:
C
In a nucleotide, the nitrogenous base is linked to a pentose sugar.
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