RNA Is Hydrolyzed in Basic Solution, but DNA Is Not

question 59

Multiple Choice

RNA is hydrolyzed in basic solution, but DNA is not. This occurs because

• A) thymine is found in DNA, and uracil is not
• B) DNA is double stranded, and RNA is single stranded
• C) DNA contains 2'-deoxyribose, but RNA does not
• D) RNA has modified bases, but DNA does not

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