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What is the five-carbon sugar found in DNA?

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The question is asking for the specific type of sugar that is a component of DNA, which is a key concept in the study of molecular biology.

Answer

deoxyribose

The final answer is deoxyribose

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is deoxyribose

More Information

Deoxyribose is the five-carbon sugar molecule that forms the backbone of DNA. It is distinct from ribose, found in RNA, in that it lacks an hydroxyl group on the second carbon.

Tips

One common mistake is confusing deoxyribose with ribose. Remember that deoxyribose lacks one oxygen atom compared to ribose.

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