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Which one of the following bases is NOT present in RNA?

Correct answer: C. Thyamine

  • A. Cytosine
  • B. Adenine
  • C. Thyamine
  • D. Guanine

Explanation

The base "Thymine" (T) is not present in RNA. Instead, RNA contains the base "Uracil" (U). Thyamine is a nucleotide base found in DNA but not in RNA. In DNA, thymine pairs with adenine through two hydrogen bonds, forming a T-A base pair.

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