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What type of sugar does DNA contain?(a) Ribose(b) 3’ deoxyribose(c) 2’ deoxyribose(d) 5’ deoxyriboseI have been asked this question in homework.I need to ask this question from Biomolecules in portion Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

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The correct choice is (c) 2’ deoxyribose

Easiest explanation: DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. HENCE, it CONTAINS deoxyribose sugar. It is a RIBOSE sugar molecule with an oxygen atom removed from the second CARBON. Hence, it is a 2’ deoxyribose sugar.



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