A primitive eukaryote was discovered that displayed a unique nucleic acid as its genetic material. Analysis provided the following information: (a) The general X-ray diffraction pattern is similar to that of DNA but with somewhat different dimensions and more irregularity. (b) A major hyperchromic shift is evident upon heating and monitoring UV absorption at 260 nm. (c) Base-composition analysis reveals four bases in the following proportions. Note that xanthine and hypoxanthine are both purines. (d) About 75 percent of the sugars are deoxyribose, while 25 percent are ribose. Part A Based on these findings, which characteristics does this unique nucleic acid have