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Which base is present in RNA but not in DNA?

  1. A
    Uracil
  2. B
    Thymine
  3. C
    Guanine
  4. D
    Cytosine

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DNA contains the nitrogenous bases Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, and Thymine. RNA contains Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, and Uracil. Therefore, Uracil is present in RNA but not in DNA.

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Which base is present in RNA but not in DNA?
A
Uracil
B
Thymine
C
Guanine
D
Cytosine

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