Asked by alysa butera on Jul 17, 2024
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Which nitrogenous base is present in DNA but not RNA?
A) adenine
B) cytosine
C) guanine
D) uracil
E) thymine
Nitrogenous Base
A molecule found in DNA and RNA that encodes the genetic information in cells.
DNA
A molecule comprising nucleotide chains that encode genetic information vital for the development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms and many viruses.
RNA
Ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.
- Explain the arrangement of the genetic code and the method of its reading to generate proteins through the process of translation.
Verified Answer
MF
Muhammad FadhilJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Thymine is present in DNA but not RNA. RNA uses uracil instead of thymine.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the arrangement of the genetic code and the method of its reading to generate proteins through the process of translation.