Which of the Following Statements Regarding DNA Is False

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding DNA is false?

• A)DNA uses the sugar deoxyribose.
• B)DNA uses the nitrogenous base uracil.
• C)One DNA molecule can include four different nucleotides in its structure.
• D)DNA molecules have a sugar-phosphate backbone.

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Definitions:

Glucosamine

A natural compound found in cartilage, often used in dietary supplements to support joint health and alleviate the symptoms of arthritis.

Cytosine

A pyrimidine base found in DNA and RNA that pairs with guanine during the nucleic acid synthesis.

Base Pairs

The pairs of nucleotides (adenine with thymine, and cytosine with guanine) in DNA that form the rungs of the double helix structure, fundamental for DNA replication and genetic information.

Catastrophism

The idea that Earth’s geological features are the result of sudden, short-lived, violent events, contrary to gradualism.