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Question
Differentiate between the following:
Purines and Pyrimidines
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Basis of Difference | Purines | Pyrimidines |
|---|---|---|
| Ring structure | Purines have a two-ring structure. | Pyrimidines have a single-ring structure. |
| Members | Adenine and guanine are purines. | Cytosine, thymine and uracil are pyrimidines. |
| Occurrence in DNA | DNA contains the purines adenine and guanine. | DNA contains the pyrimidines cytosine and thymine. |
| Occurrence in RNA | RNA contains the purines adenine and guanine. | RNA contains the pyrimidines cytosine and uracil. |
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Chapter 7: Molecular Basis of Inheritance - EXERCISES [Page 418]
