The correct statement regarding RNA and DNA, respectively is :

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1. The sugar component in RNA is arabinose and the sugar component in DNA is 2'-deoxyribose. 2. The sugar component in RNA is ribose and the sugar component in DNA is 2'-deoxyribose. 3. The sugar component in RNA is arabinose and the sugar component in DNA is ribose. 4. The sugar component in RNA is 2'-deoxyribose and the sugar component in DNA is arabinose.

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Answer: 2. The sugar component in RNA is ribose and the sugar component in DNA is 2'-deoxyribose. Key idea: RNA has the sugar D-ribose and DNA has 2'-deoxy-D-ribose (no -OH at C-2'). Arabinose is not the sugar in either nucleic acid. So option 2.

The correct statement regarding RNA and DNA, respectively is :

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