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Substance common in DNA and RNA-

A

Hexose Suger

B

Histamine

C

Thymine

D

Phosphate groups

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To determine the substance that is common in both DNA and RNA, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Structure of DNA and RNA**: - DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) are both types of nucleic acids. - They are composed of repeating units called nucleotides. 2. **Identify Components of Nucleotides**: - Each nucleotide consists of three components: - A nitrogenous base (which can be either a purine or a pyrimidine) - A pentose sugar (ribose in RNA and deoxyribose in DNA) - A phosphate group 3. **Analyze the Options Provided**: - The options given are: hexose, sugary, stamine, thymine, and phosphate group. - Hexose refers to a six-carbon sugar, which is not a component of DNA or RNA. - "Sugary" is not a specific substance and does not apply. - "Stamine" seems to be a misspelling or irrelevant term. - Thymine is a nitrogenous base found in DNA but is replaced by uracil in RNA. - The phosphate group is a component of both DNA and RNA. 4. **Conclusion**: - The only substance that is common in both DNA and RNA is the phosphate group. ### Final Answer: The substance common in DNA and RNA is the **phosphate group**. ---
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