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Question
DNA and RNA contain four bases each. Which of the following bases is not present in RNA?
Options
Adenine
Uracil
Thymine
Cytosine
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Solution
Thymine
Explanation:
DNA contains four bases adenine, guanine, thymine and cytosine. While RNA contains four bases adenine, uracil, guanine and cytosine. Thus, RNA does not contain thymine.
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