Which is the main structural difference between DNA and RNA nucleotides? The number of phosphate groups attached to the sugar ring. The types of purines can attach to the sugar ring. The presence or absence of a hydroxyl group at the econd carbon of the sugar ring. The number of carbons in the sugar ring.

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Which is the main structural difference between DNA and RNA nucleotides?
O The number of phosphate groups attached to the sugar ring.
O The types of purines can attach to the sugar ring.
O The presence or absence of a hydroxyl group at the econd carbon of the sugar ring.
The number of carbons in the sugar ring.
Transcribed Image Text:Which is the main structural difference between DNA and RNA nucleotides? O The number of phosphate groups attached to the sugar ring. O The types of purines can attach to the sugar ring. O The presence or absence of a hydroxyl group at the econd carbon of the sugar ring. The number of carbons in the sugar ring.
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