Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
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ISBN: 9780132525763
Author: Prentice Hall
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 24, Problem 65A
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The structural difference between the sugar unit of RNA and DNA is to be explained.

Concept introduction: Ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) are the two main types of nucleic acids.

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Answer to Problem 65A

The sugar unit known as ribose, which can be found in RNA, has extra oxygen compared to the deoxyribose that can be found in DNA.

Explanation of Solution

Sugar unit ribose is found in RNA, whereas deoxyribose is found in DNA. With just one exception, ribose and deoxyribose have almost similar structures. The ribose sugar has an additional oxygen atom compared to the deoxyribose sugar.

Conclusion

The sugar unit known as ribose, which can be found in RNA, has extra oxygen compared to the deoxyribose that can be found in DNA.

Chapter 24 Solutions

Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11

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