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What is the sugar component in RNA?

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Question

What is the sugar component in RNA?

Options

  • Deoxyribose

  • Fructose

  • Glucose

  • Ribose

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Solution

The sugar component in RNA is ribose. RNA is called ribonucleic acid because it contains ribose sugar. The ribose in RNA has a reactive 2′-OH group that makes RNA less stable than DNA.

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