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The correct statement regarding RNA and DNA, respectively is

A

DNA is active in virus while RNA never appears in virus

B

DNA exists as dimer while RNA is usually single stranded

C

DNA contains deoxyribose as its sugar and RNA contains ribose

D

RNA contains uracil in place of thymine (found in DNA) as a base

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