Which of the following statements about nucleic acids is FALSE?

a. DNA is double-stranded; RNA is single-stranded.
b. "DNA contains carbohydrates; RNA contains
amino acids."
c. DNA contains deoxyribose; RNA contains ribose.
d. DNA functions as the genetic material; RNA functions in protein synthesis.


Answer: b

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