Asked by Aubrie Purtell on May 08, 2024
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Which of the following is not one of the four base pairs?
A) glucosamine
B) cytosine
C) adenine
D) thymine
Glucosamine
A natural compound found in cartilage, often used in dietary supplements to support joint health and alleviate the symptoms of arthritis.
Cytosine
A pyrimidine base found in DNA and RNA that pairs with guanine during the nucleic acid synthesis.
Base Pairs
The pairs of nucleotides (adenine with thymine, and cytosine with guanine) in DNA that form the rungs of the double helix structure, fundamental for DNA replication and genetic information.
- Recognize the significance of DNA, genes, and chromosomes in genetics and heredity.
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Elliott FulbrightMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Glucosamine is a monosaccharide and is not one of the four nitrogenous bases that make up DNA, which are cytosine, adenine, guanine, and thymine.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance of DNA, genes, and chromosomes in genetics and heredity.