MDCAT Biology MCQ #713

Adenine and Cytosine are both nitrogenous bases. What structural feature distinguishes the group Adenine belongs to from the group containing Cytosine?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #713

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Adenine and Cytosine are both nitrogenous bases. What structural feature distinguishes the group Adenine belongs to from the group containing Cytosine?

    • A) Single ring structure
    • B) Double ring structure
    • C) Triple ring structure
    • D) Open chain structure

    Answer: Double ring structure

    Explanation: Purines (Adenine/Guanine) have a double-ring structure, while Pyrimidines (Cytosine/Thymine/Uracil) consist of a single six-membered ring.