The Sugar in Deoxyribonucleic Acid, DNA, Is Called 2-Deoxy-D-Ribose

question 79

Multiple Choice

The sugar in deoxyribonucleic acid, DNA, is called 2-deoxy-D-ribose. It is found as a single stereoisomer. How many enantiomers of 2-deoxy-D-ribose exist?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 4

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