What is what sugar is found in rna?

RNA (ribonucleic acid) contains the sugar ribose. This is in contrast to DNA, which uses deoxyribose. The difference is a single hydroxyl (-OH) group on the 2' carbon atom of the ribose sugar. Deoxyribose lacks this hydroxyl group on the 2' carbon. This seemingly small difference has significant implications for the structure and stability of RNA compared to DNA. The presence of the 2'-OH group in ribose makes RNA more susceptible to hydrolysis (breakdown by water), contributing to its generally shorter lifespan than DNA.