- A

- B

- C

- D

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Correct answer: D
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Identify what is being asked
The question asks: among the isomeric forms (tautomers) of uracil, which form is present in RNA?
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Recall the important concept
Uracil is a pyrimidine base present in RNA. Like many carbonyl-containing nitrogen heterocycles, it can exist in tautomeric forms:
- Lactam (keto) form
- Lactim (enol) form
In nucleic acids, the biologically relevant and predominant form is the lactam (diketo) form.
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Structure of uracil in RNA
Uracil in RNA is specifically: i.e. it contains two carbonyl groups at positions 2 and 4.
So the correct isomeric form must be the one showing:
- carbonyl group at
- carbonyl group at
- hydrogens on the two ring nitrogens as appropriate for the standard keto form
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Choose the matching option
Since the standard form of uracil in RNA is the diketo (lactam) form, the correct option is the one corresponding to that structure.
From the stored answer, this is Option D.
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Conclusion
The form of uracil present in RNA is the diketo (lactam) form.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
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