Question
Chemistry Question on Biomolecules
Sugar moiety in DNA and RNA molecules, respectively are
A
β-D-2-deoxyribose, β-D-deoxyribose
B
β-D-2-deoxyribose, β-D-ribose
C
β-D-ribose, β-D-2-deoxyribose
D
β-D-deoxyribose, β-D-2-deoxyribose
Answer
β-D-2-deoxyribose, β-D-ribose
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(B): β-D-2-deoxyribose, β-D-ribose.
DNA consists of β-D-2-deoxyribose sugar whereas RNA consists of β-D-ribose.