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Identify purine and pyrimidines from the following figures

Correct answer: D. A and C are purines, and B, D, and E are pyrimidines.

  • A. A and B are purines, and C, D, and E are pyrimidines.
  • B. D and B are purines, and C, A, and E are pyrimidines
  • C. A and E are purines, and C, D, and B are pyrimidines.
  • D. A and C are purines, and B, D, and E are pyrimidines.

Explanation

Purines are those bases that are double-ringed. Pyrimidines have a single ring. As we can see, A and C are double-ringed so they are purines. On the other hand, B, E, and D are single rings so they are pyrimidines.

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