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Which one of the following bases is not present in DNA ?

1. Adenine
2. Cytosine
3. Thymine
4. Quinoline

Correct answer: Quinoline

Solution

Quinoline is not a nucleotide base found in DNA; instead, DNA contains adenine, cytosine, and thymine as its primary nitrogenous bases.

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