Which base is not found in DNA________________?
Correct answer: B. Uracil
- A. Adenine
- B. Uracil
- C. Cytosine
- D. Guanine
Explanation
DNA contains adenine, guanine, and cytosine, whereas uracil is the pyrimidine base that replaces thymine in RNA. Therefore, uracil is not a normal DNA base.
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