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Test Information Multiple Attempts This test allows 3 attempts. This is attempt number 2 Force Completion This test can be saved and resumed later v Question Completion Status: Moving to another question will save this response. Question 9 1 pt Which of the following best describes the difference between DNA and RNA? O DNA is usually double-stranded, while RNA never forms a double-stranded structure. O In RNA, phosphate and hydroxyl groups are attached to the 5 and 3' ends, respectively. The opposite is seen in DN The sugar in DNA acks a hydron group on the second cartbonof he ring. whereoas the sugar in RNA hast In RNA, adenine pairs with thymine, while in DNA, adenine pairs with uracil. Moving to another question wil save this response. Quest MacBook Pro 80 5 8

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The answer is The sugar in DNA lacks a hydroxyl group on the second carbon of the ring, whereas the sugar in RNA has it.

Due to lack of hydroxyl group on the second carbon of the ring in DNA it is named as Deoxyribonuclic acid.

Due to presence of hydroxyl group on the second carbon of the ring in RNA it is named as Ribonuclic acid.

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