What is the difference between a ribonucleotide and a deoxyribonucleotide?

A) Ribonucleotides contain a phosphate group.
B) Ribonucleotides have a hydroxyl group on the 2 carbon of their sugar subunit.
C) Ribonucleotides contain a sugar with five carbon atoms.
D) Ribonucleotides have a hydrogen atom on the 1 carbon of their sugar subunit.


Answer: B

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