What Is the Structural Difference Between Deoxyribose and Ribose

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the structural difference between deoxyribose and ribose?

• A)a carbonyl group
• B)a carboxyl group
• C)a hydroxyl group
• D)a methyl group
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Brood Parasites

Organisms that rely on others to raise their young, often laying their eggs in the nests of unrelated species, which then unknowingly rear the parasitic offspring.

Endosymbionts

Organisms that live within the body or cells of another organism in a mutualistic relationship, often providing essential functions for their host.

Ectoparasites

Parasites that live on the external surface of a host, such as lice, ticks, and mites, often causing irritation or disease.

Mutualists

Organisms that engage in mutualism, a type of symbiotic relationship where both participants benefit from the interaction.