Single Choice

In both DNA and RNA, the heterocyclic base and phosphate ester linkages are at:

A$${C}_{5}$$ and $${C}_{2}$$ respectively, of the sugar molecule
B$${C}_{2}$$ and $${C}_{5}$$ respectively, of the sugar molecule
C$${C}_{1}$$ and $${C}_{5}$$ respectively, of the sugar molecule
Correct Answer
D$${C}_{5}$$ and $${C}_{1}$$ respectively, of the sugar molecule

Solution

In both DNA and RNA, the heterocyclic base and phosphate ester linkages are at $${C}_{1}$$ and $${C}_{5}$$ respectively, of the sugar molecule.

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