The Main Difference Between Deoxyribonucleotides and Ribonucleotides Is That They

question 26

Multiple Choice

The main difference between deoxyribonucleotides and ribonucleotides is that they have a different

• A) number of carbons in the sugar ring.
• B) functional group on the 2 ^' carbon.
• C) number of phosphates on the 5 ^' carbon.
• D) functional group on the 3 ^' carbon.

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Definitions:

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone responsible for the development and maintenance of male physical characteristics and reproductive tissues.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation in females, and testosterone production in males.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryo development.

Aldosterone

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the blood, influencing blood pressure and fluid balance.