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carbon is the main element in dna and rna true or false​

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Answered by wajahatkincsem
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Carbon is the main element in DNA and RNA.

This statement is true.

Explanation:

  • Both DNA and RNA consist of nucleotides which are composed of nitrogen base and carbon sugar
  • Each carbon sugar is a five-carbon component.
  • In DNA it is deoxyribose while in RNA it is a ribose which is a five-carbon sugar.
  • Carbon is an essential element as it is present in organic compounds.
  • DNA consists of A, T, G, and C while RNA consists of A, U, G, and C.

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