Which of the Following Is NOT Found in Nucleic Acids

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT found in nucleic acids?

• A)deoxyribose
• B)glycerol
• C)phosphate
• D)thymine

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Definitions:

Water-Soluble

Capable of dissolving in water, a property of many vitamins and minerals that affects how they are absorbed and used in the body.

Carcinogens

Substances or exposures that are directly involved in causing cancer.

Aldehydes

A class of organic compounds obtained from alcohol by oxidation and also found in cigarette smoke; they cause mutations and are related to the development of cancer.

Tars

Complex chemical substances resulting from the burning or combustion of organic material, often associated with smoking.