Purines are _ nitrogenous bases.
Correct answer: A. Double ringed
- A. Double ringed
- B. Single ringed
- C. Double bond
- D. Single bond
Explanation
Purines are a type of nitrogenous base found in DNA and RNA, characterized by a double-ring structure. The two purine bases found in DNA and RNA are:1. Adenine (A)2. Guanine (G)Both adenine and guanine have a double-ring structure, consisting of a nine-membered purine ring.
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