What is the sugar component of RNA?

Practice Questions

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What is the sugar component of RNA?
  1. Deoxyribose
  2. Ribose
  3. Glucose
  4. Fructose

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the sugar component of RNA?
  • Step 1: Understand that RNA is a type of molecule found in cells.
  • Step 2: Know that RNA is made up of smaller parts called nucleotides.
  • Step 3: Each nucleotide in RNA has three components: a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
  • Step 4: Identify the sugar in RNA, which is called ribose.
  • Step 5: Compare ribose to the sugar found in DNA, which is called deoxyribose.
  • Step 6: Remember that ribose has one more oxygen atom than deoxyribose.
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