Q166 / 180 · NEET 2013 (Karnataka) · Zoology

Uridine, present only in RNA is a:

  • Correct answer
    A
    nucleoside
  • B
    nucleotide
  • C
    purine
  • D
    pyrimidine.

Solution

Uridine is a nucleoside, while uracil is a nitrogenase base (pyrimidine). Uracil + Ribose $\rightarrow$ Uridine Related Theory (Ref. to Fig. 14.8) Figure

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

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