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Standard XII
Biology
Classification of Enzymes
Which sugar i...
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Which sugar is present in DNA ?
A
purine only
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B
deoxyribose
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C
ribose
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D
pyrimidine only
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Solution
The correct option is
B
deoxyribose
Explanation :
In DNA, deoxyribose sugar is present.
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