Asked in KMU MDCAT 2023 (retake) 2023Moderate

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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