Which of the following statements regarding DNA is false?

A) DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose.
B) DNA contains the nitrogenous base uracil.
C) One DNA molecule can include four different nucleotides in its structure.
D) DNA molecules have a sugar-phosphate backbone.


Answer: B

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