The Difference Between a Ribonucleotide and a Deoxyribonucleotide Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

The difference between a ribonucleotide and a deoxyribonucleotide is:

• A) a deoxyribonucleotide has an -H instead of an -OH at C-2.
• B) a deoxyribonucleotide has an -H instead of an -OH at C-3.
• C) a ribonucleotide has an extra -OH at C-4.
• D) a ribonucleotide has more structural flexibility than deoxyribonucleotide.
• E) a ribonucleotide is a pyranose, deoxyribonucleotide is a furanose.

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