(RNA) and (DNA) are chiral molecules, their chirality is due... | Chemistry | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

$RNA$ and $DNA$ are chiral molecules, their chirality is due to

A

L-sugar component

B

chiral bases

C

chiral phosphate ester units

D

D-sugar component

Answer

D-sugar component

Explanation

Solution

RNA and DNA molecules have ribose and deoxyribose sugar respectively. Both are chiral, their chirality is due to D-ribose or deoxyribose sugar components.