Which base is found in RNA but not in DNA? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which base is found in RNA but not in DNA?
A. Guanine
B. Adenine
C. Uracil
D. Thymine
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Uracil replaces thymine in RNA. In DNA, thymine pairs with adenine; in RNA, uracil pairs with adenine. Adenine, guanine, and cytosine are present in both. The presence of uracil and the sugar ribose (vs. deoxyribose) are key structural differences between RNA and DNA.

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