Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 2 - Chemical Components of Cells - Questions - Page 80: Question 2-15 F

Answer

"DNA contains the four different bases A, G, U, and C" is false. The bases A, G, U, and C make up RNA, while DNA is composed of the bases, A, G, T, and C.

Work Step by Step

DNA is composed of the four bases adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine. ( A, G, T, and C) RNA is composed of the four bases adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil. ( A, G, T, and U)
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