The carbohydrate "Ribose" present in DNA is: A. A pentose sugar B. present in pyranose form C. in "D" configuration D. a…
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The carbohydrate "Ribose" present in DNA is:
A. A pentose sugar
B. present in pyranose form
C. in "D" configuration
D. a reducing sugar, when free
E. in \(\alpha\)-anomeric form
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
✓ Correct answer: c)
A, C and D Only
Explanation
The carbohydrate Ribose present in DNA is a pentose sugar, exists in the D-configuration, and functions as a reducing sugar when free. Ribose exists mainly in the furanose (5-membered ring) form.
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