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Identify a nitrogen base from a feature of its structure

This type of question, asked 3 times: 16 May 2023 S2, 22 Apr 2025 S1, 15 May 2026 S1. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    16 May 2023 S2

    99
    Which from following nitrogen bases of nucleic acids is derived from purine?

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  2. Question 2

    22 Apr 2025 S1

    52
    Which from following nitrogen bases either of purine or pyrimidine does NOT contain −NH2-NH_{2} group attached with its ring?

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  3. Question 3

    15 May 2026 S1

    46
    Which of the following nitrogen bases in nucleic acids contains two keto groups?

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