What Is the Difference Between a Ribonucleotide and a Deoxyribonucleotide

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a ribonucleotide and a deoxyribonucleotide?

• A) Ribonucleotides contain a phosphate group.
• B) Ribonucleotides have a hydroxyl group on the 2 carbon of their sugar subunit.
• C) Ribonucleotides contain a sugar with five carbon atoms.
• D) Ribonucleotides have a hydrogen atom on the 1 carbon of their sugar subunit.

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