The correct statement about the secondary structure of DNA/RNA is :
1. DNA possesses a single-stranded helix structure and contains uracil as one of the four bases.
2. RNA possesses a single-stranded helix structure and contains thymine as one of the four bases.
3. DNA possesses a double-stranded helix structure and contains thymine as one of the four bases.
4. RNA possesses a double-stranded helix structure and contains uracil as one of the four bases.
Subtopic:   DNA, RNA & Metal Ions |
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Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2026
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Given below are two statements: 
Statement I:  A unit formed by the attachment of a base to 1' position of sugar is known as a nucleoside.
Statement II:  When nucleoside is linked to a phosphorous acid at 5' position of sugar moiety, we get nucleotide.
In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1.  Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
2.        Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
3.  Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
4. Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Subtopic:   DNA, RNA & Metal Ions |
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NEET - 2023
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