Asked by Kluaymaii Kattaleeya on May 07, 2024
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Which of the following nucleotide bases is found only in RNA?
A) guanine
B) adenine
C) thymine
D) uracil
E) cytosine
Uracil
A nitrogenous base found in RNA that pairs with adenine during RNA synthesis.
Nucleotide Bases
The building blocks of DNA and RNA molecules, consisting of adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), thymine (T), and uracil (U, in RNA).
RNA
Ribonucleic acid, a molecule essential for various biological roles, including coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.
- Comprehend the constitution and arrangement of DNA and RNA.
Verified Answer
MO
MARIANNE OSEI-ADUMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Uracil is found only in RNA and replaces thymine, which is found only in DNA.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the constitution and arrangement of DNA and RNA.