The Sugars in RNA and DNA Are Ribose and Deoxyribose

question 15

Multiple Choice

The sugars in RNA and DNA are ribose and deoxyribose respectively. Which of the following describes the relationship between these two sugars?

• A) In deoxyribose the oxygen lost is from the hydroxyl on C-1 of ribose.
• B) In deoxyribose the oxygen lost is from the hydroxyl on C-2 of ribose.
• C) In deoxyribose the oxygen lost is from the hydroxyl on C-3 of ribose.
• D) In deoxyribose the oxygen lost is from the hydroxyl on C-4 of ribose.

Understand the concept of speciation and the role of geographic and reproductive isolation in the process.

Describe the mechanisms of sympatric and allopatric speciation.

Identify various reproductive isolating mechanisms and their significance in evolution.

Explain the significance of Darwin's finches in studying evolution and adaptive radiation.

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