AZT is the azido derivative of a DNA nucleoside based anti-AIDS drug. The nitrogen base present in A

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AZT is the azido derivative of a DNA nucleoside based anti-AIDS drug. The nitrogen base present in AZT is not present in RNA. Which among the following nucleic acid base does AZT contain?

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

AZT replaces thymidine; Thymine is absent in RNA.