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    DNA Vs RNA

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    The main differences between DNA and RNA are: 1. The sugar present in DNA is deoxyribose while RNA contains ribose. 2. DNA usually exists as a double-stranded helix, while RNA is single-stranded. 3. DNA contains the base thymine, while RNA contains uracil instead of thymine.

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    The main differences between DNA and RNA are: 1. The sugar present in DNA is deoxyribose while RNA contains ribose. 2. DNA usually exists as a double-stranded helix, while RNA is single-stranded. 3. DNA contains the base thymine, while RNA contains uracil instead of thymine.

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    The main differences between DNA and RNA are: 1. The sugar present in DNA is deoxyribose while RNA contains ribose. 2. DNA usually exists as a double-stranded helix, while RNA is single-stranded. 3. DNA contains the base thymine, while RNA contains uracil instead of thymine.

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    The main differences between DNA and RNA are: 1. The sugar present in DNA is deoxyribose while RNA contains ribose. 2. DNA usually exists as a double-stranded helix, while RNA is single-stranded. 3. DNA contains the base thymine, while RNA contains uracil instead of thymine.

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    DNA RNA

    The main job of RNA is to


    transfer the genetic code need
    for the creation of proteins
    from the nucleus to the
    Medium of long-term storage ribosome. this process
    Job/Role: and transmission of genetic prevents the DNA from
    information having to leave the nucleus,
    so it stays safe. Without
    RNA, proteins could never be
    made.

    Stands for: DeoxyriboNucleicAcid RiboNucleicAcid

    A single-stranded molecule in
    Typically a double- stranded
    most of its biological roles
    Predominant Structure: molecule with a long chain of
    and has a shorter chain of
    nucleotides
    nucleotides

    A-T(Adenine-Thymine), G- A-U(Adenine-Uracil), G-
    Pairing of Bases:
    C(Guanine-Cytosine) C(Guanine-Cytosine)

    Deoxyribose sugar in DNA is Ribose sugar is more reactive


    less reactive because of C-H because of C-OH (hydroxyl)
    bonds. Stable in alkaline bonds. Not stable in alkaline
    Stability: conditions. DNA has smaller conditions. RNA on the other
    grooves where the damaging hand has larger grooves
    enzyme can attach which which makes it easier to be
    makes it harder for the enzyme attacked by enzymes.
    to attack DNA.

    The helix geometry of DNA is The helix geometry of RNA


    of B-Form. DNA is completely is of A-Form. RNA strands
    protected by the body i.e. the are continually made, broken
    Unique Features:
    body destroys enzymes that down and reused. RNA is
    cleave DNA. DNA can be more resistant to damage by
    damaged by exposure to Ultra- Ultra-violet rays.
    violet rays

    1.Found in nucleus and


    1.Found in nucleus
    cytoplasm
    Difference: 2. sugar is deoxyribose
    2.sugar is ribose.
    3. Bases are A,T,C,G
    3. Bases are A,U,C,G
    DNA RNA
    DNA is a long polymer with a RNA is a polymer with a
    deoxyribose and phosphate ribose and phosphate
    Bases & Sugars: backbone and four different backbone and four different
    bases: adenine, guanine, bases: adenine, guanine,
    cytosine and thymine cytosine, and uracil

    RNA, single-stranded chain


    of alternating phosphate and
    ribose units with the bases
    A nucleic acid that contains the adenine, guanine, cytosine,
    genetic instructions used in the and uracil bonded to the
    Definition:
    development and functioning ribose. RNA molecules are
    of all known living organisms involved in protein synthesis
    and sometimes in the
    transmission of genetic
    information.

    The main difference between DNA and RNA is the sugar present in the molecules. While the sugar

    present in a RNA molecule is ribose, the sugar present in a molecule of DNA is deoxyribose.

    Deoxyribose is the same as ribose, except that the former has one more OH.

    DNA does not usually exist as a single molecule, but instead as a tightly-associated pair of molecules.

    These two long strands entwine like vines, in the shape of a double helix. This arrangement of DNA

    strands is called antiparallel. The asymmetric ends of DNA strands are referred to as the 5′ (five

    prime) and 3′ (three prime) ends. One of the major differences between DNA and RNA is the sugar,

    with 2-deoxyribose being replaced by the alternative pentose sugar ribose in RNA. The four bases

    found in DNA are adenine (abbreviated A), cytosine (C), guanine (G) and thymine (T). A fifth

    pyrimidine base, called uracil (U), usually takes the place of thymine in RNA and differs from thymine

    by lacking a methyl group on its ring.

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