The Difference Between a Ribonucleotide and a Deoxyribonucleotide Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

The difference between a ribonucleotide and a deoxyribonucleotide is:

• A) a deoxyribonucleotide has an -H instead of an -OH at C-2.
• B) a deoxyribonucleotide has an -H instead of an -OH at C-3.
• C) a ribonucleotide has an extra -OH at C-4.
• D) a ribonucleotide has more structural flexibility than deoxyribonucleotide.
• E) a ribonucleotide is a pyranose, deoxyribonucleotide is a furanose.

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Definitions:

Informational Influence

Informational Influence occurs when individuals conform to the behaviors or attitudes of a group to obtain and accept accurate information or because they believe the group is competent.

Groupthink

A phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often in group settings, leading to uncharacteristic behavior.

Normative Influence

A type of social influence that leads individuals to conform in order to be accepted and liked by others.