Which of the following option is true with respect to DNA and RNA?

The sugar component present in DNA is L-2-deoxyribose

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The sugar component present in RNA is D-2-deoxyribose

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5-methyl uracil is present in DNA

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Thymine is present in RNA

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Solution

The correct option is C 5-methyl uracil is present in DNA
(a) The sugar component present in DNA is D-2-deoxyribose.

(b) The sugar component present in RNA is D-ribose.

(c) 5-methyl uracil is thymine which is present in DNA.

(d) Uracil is present is RNA.

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