What Is the Difference Between Deoxyribose and Ribose

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between deoxyribose and ribose?

• A)Deoxyribose is a d form, whereas ribose does not form either d or l forms.
• B)Deoxyribose has one less oxygen atom than does ribose.
• C)Ribose is found in the straight chain structure, whereas deoxyribose is not.
• D)Ribose is a monosaccharide, but deoxyribose is a polysaccharide.

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