In nucleic acids,the sequence of the backbone components is

Which substance is not present in nucleic acid?

Select the correct sequence of True $(T)$ and False $(F)$ statements from the following:
$(i)$ $\text{Pentose sugar} + \text{base} \rightarrow \text{Nucleotide}$
$(ii)$ $\text{Nucleotide} + \text{phosphate} \rightarrow \text{Nucleoside}$
$(iii)$ $DNA$ contains four bases $A$,$G$,$C$ and $T$
$(iv)$ $RNA$ contains four bases $A$,$G$,$C$ and $U$.

The total number of correct statements regarding the nucleic acids is..............
$A$. $RNA$ is regarded as the reserve of genetic information.
$B$. $DNA$ molecule self-duplicates during cell division.
$C$. $DNA$ synthesizes proteins in the cell.
$D$. The message for the synthesis of particular proteins is present in $DNA$.
$E$. Identical $DNA$ strands are transferred to daughter cells.

Which of the following statements about the assembly of nucleotides in a molecule of deoxyribose nucleic acid $(DNA)$ is correct?

The sequence in nucleic acids is .......