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Cynthia Stevens
on Oct 25, 2024
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Which of the following nitrogen bases is found in RNA but not DNA?
A) Adenine
B) Guanine
C) Thymine
D) Uracil
E) Cytosine
Uracil
A nitrogen-containing base found in RNA, where it pairs with adenine and replaces thymine during DNA transcription.
RNA
Ribonucleic acid is a type of nucleic acid found in every living cell, serving as a messenger that transports directions from DNA for the production of proteins.
Nitrogen Bases
Organic molecules that make up the building blocks of DNA and RNA, including adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine, and uracil.
- Acquire knowledge of the primary structure of DNA and RNA, and distinguish between their functions and components.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the primary structure of DNA and RNA, and distinguish between their functions and components.