Both human DNA and RNA are... | JEE Main 2026

JEE MAIN 2026

23-01-2026 S2

Question

Both human DNA and RNA are chiral molecules. The chirality in DNA and RNA arises due to the presence of

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Base unit

Chiral phosphate unit

D-sugar component

L-sugar component

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Solution

DNA & RNA are chiral molecules due to presence of chiral 2-deoxy-Ribose & Ribose sugar unit respectively.

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JEE Main

Chemistry

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