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The sugar present in DNA is 2-deoxyribose, while the sugar found in RNA is ribose.

1. The sugar in DNA is 2-deoxyribose.
2. The sugar in RNA is ribose.
3. Both statements are true.
4. Neither statement is true.

Correct answer: Both statements are true.

Solution

Both statements are correct as DNA contains 2-deoxyribose, which lacks one oxygen atom compared to ribose, the sugar present in RNA.

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