what-is-the-difference-between-the-numbering-of-sugar-carbons-in-ribose-and-deox

Question

What is the difference between the numbering of sugar carbons in ribose and deoxyribose?

Accepted Answer

Deoxyribose lacks an oxygen at the 2' position.

Answer

Ribose has an extra oxygen at the 1' position.

Answer

Ribose lacks an oxygen at the 3' position.

Answer

Deoxyribose has an extra oxygen at the 5' position.