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UPSC CSE Prelims Discriminating Confusable Entities — Biology Flashcards

Master 15 discriminating confusable entities — biology concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

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With reference to nucleic acids in human cells, consider the following statements:

  1. DNA primarily acts as a temporary copy for protein synthesis.
  2. RNA stores genetic information permanently.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Identify the correct sugar molecules found in nucleic acid backbones.

DNA contains sugar, which has one fewer hydroxyl (-OH) group compared to the sugar found in RNA.

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