What's the difference between DNA and RNA?

Biology

2 answers:

Elden [556K]3 years ago

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1)DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains the sugar ribose.
2)DNA is a double-stranded molecule while RNA is a single stranded molecule.
3)DNA and RNA perform different functions in humans. DNA is responsible for storing and transferring genetic information while RNA directly codes for amino acids and as acts as a messenger between DNA and ribosomes to make proteins.

mel-nik [20]3 years ago

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Hey there,

DNA is a long polymer

And

RNA is a polymer with a ribose

~Jurgen

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