MHT CET · Chemistry · Biomolecules
Identify the sugar molecule involved in polynucleotide formation.
- A Tetrose
- B Triose
- C Hexose
- D Pentose
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Correct Answer
(D) Pentose
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Detailed explanation
Pentose Sugar is the component of the nucleotides. The sugar present in RNA is \(\beta-\mathrm{D}\) - ribose and in DNA is \(\beta-\mathrm{D}-\) deoxyribose.
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