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Multiple choice

What is the name of the sugar that makes up DNA?

  1. glucose

  2. ribose

  3. deoxyribose

  4. dextrose

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C Correct answer
Explanation

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, which contains the 5-carbon sugar deoxyribose.

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