Which Statement Is FALSE Concerning the RNA Structure

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE concerning the RNA structure?

• A)RNA is usually single-stranded.
• B)RNA contains ribose instead of deoxyribose.
• C)RNA has a phosphoester linkage connecting the sugar to the phosphate group.
• D)Thymine is not in RNA.
• E)RNA and DNA are approximately the same size.

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Definitions:

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

Endoplasmic reticulum of muscle.

Skeletal Muscle Fibers

Long, multinucleated cells that make up skeletal muscles, responsible for voluntary movements.

Transverse Tubules

Microscopic tubes that run across muscle fibers and aid in the conduction of electrical signals for muscle contraction.

Ampicillin

A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.