MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 4. Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Which one of the following is NOT purely a nitrogenous base?
- A Guanosine
- B Adenine
- C Cytosine
- D Thymine
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Guanosine
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Detailed explanation
Guanosine is a purine nucleoside, comprising of guanine attached to a ribose ring.
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