MHT CET · Chemistry · Biomolecules
Which of the following sugar is present in nucleotide of RNA?
- A L-GlucoseD-Ribose
- B D-Ribose
- C L-Threose
- D D-Fructose
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) D-Ribose
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Pentose Sugar is the component of the nucleotides. The sugar present in RNA is \(\beta-D-\) ribose and in DNA is \(\beta-D-\) deoxyribose.


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