Which Chemical Is Not a Part of DNA

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which chemical is not a part of DNA?

• A)phosphate
• B)ribose
• C)cytosine
• D)nitrogen

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Definitions:

Indirect Fitness

A component of inclusive fitness, where an individual supports the reproductive success of relatives, indirectly passing on genes.

Surviving Offspring

The number of offspring that live to reproductive age, serving as a measure of an individual's fitness in evolutionary biology.

Hamilton's Rule

A principle stating that an act of altruism is favored by natural selection if the genetic gain of the recipient, discounted by the relatedness between the altruist and the recipient, exceeds the cost to the altruist.

Adaptive

Traits or behaviors that enhance an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.