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DNA has deoxyribose, a base and the thir...

DNA has deoxyribose, a base and the third compound is

A

phosphoric acid

B

ribose

C

adenine

D

thymine

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A
DNA containssugardeoxyribose, a nitrogeneous base aod phosphoric acid.
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