Match the names of the nitrogenous bases in List-I with the correct structures in List-II.
List-I (Name) List-II (Structure)
(A) Adenine (I)
(B) Cytosine (II)
(C) Thymine (III)
(D) Uracil (IV)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
2. (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
3. (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
4. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) 
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A nitrogenous base is present in RNA nucleotides but not in DNA nucleotides. How many oxygen atoms does this base contain?

1. Three (3) 2. Two (2)
3. Four (4) 4. One (1)
Subtopic:   DNA, RNA & Metal Ions |
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Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A): DNA has a double-helix structure and contains thymine base.
Reason (R): The double helix provides structural stability but does not protect the genetic code.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is True but (R) is False
4. Both (A) and (R) are False
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Consider the following structure:

The molecule shown is a nitrogenous base found in DNA. Which DNA base does it pair with (i.e., its complementary base)?

1. Uracil
2. Cytosine
3. Guanine
4. Adenine
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Which of the following statements about the carbohydrate "Ribose" present in DNA is correct?
A. A pentose sugar
B. Present in pyranose from
C. “D” configuration
D. A reducing sugar, when free
E. \(\alpha\)-anomeric form

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, C and D Only
2. A, B and E Only
3. B, D and E Only
4. A, D and E Only 
Subtopic:  Carbohydrates - Classification & D-L configuration |  DNA, RNA & Metal Ions |
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Both DNA and RNA are chiral molecules. The chirality in DNA and RNA arises due to the presence of :
1. D-sugar component
2. Phosphodiester linkage
3. L-sugar component
4. Nitrogenous bases
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