Q56 / 200 · JIPMER 2008 · Botany

The back bone of RNA consists of which of the following sugar?

  • A
    Deoxyribose
  • Correct answer
    B
    Ribose
  • C
    Sucrose
  • D
    Maltose

Solution

The back bone of RNA is made up of ribose sugar (5-carbon) whereas DNA consists of deoxyribose sugar.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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