Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2005 2005Moderate

Which of the following base is not present in RNA?

Correct answer: A. Thymine

  • A. Thymine
  • B. Adonine
  • C. Guanine
  • D. Cytosine

Explanation

DNA contains the following bases: adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine. RNA contains the following bases: adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil.

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