DNA molecules are composed of two nucleotide strands coiled together in a double helix. The two strands consist of sugar phosphate backbones which are connected by pairs of bases. The DNA molecules may be illustrated as follows. The two most common sugars found in the nucleic acids are

Correct answer: C. Ribose and deoxyribose

  • A. Sucrose and ribose
  • B. Deoxyribose and glucose
  • C. Ribose and deoxyribose
  • D. Glucose and fructose

Explanation

The sugar in the DNA molecule is deoxyribose and the one in RNA is ribose sugar. Example of pentose sugar are ribose and deoxyribose sugar.

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