Answer:
a. RNA has the sugar ribose while DNA has the sugar deoxyribose.
b. RNA is single-stranded while DNA is double-stranded.
c. DNA and RNA have almost the same basic structure. Each one is made up of nucleotides. These tiny subunits are made of a sugar, nitrogen base, and phosphate group.
d. DNA and RNA also have nearly identical nitrogenous bases. Both have the bases adenine, cytosine, and guanine. However, DNA uses a fourth base called thymine. RNA's fourth base is uracil. The only difference here is that uracil is missing a methyl group (CH3).
e. DNA is responsible for long term storage of the genetic code. It resides in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. RNA, on the other hand, is responsible for several important processes including transporting the genetic information found in DNA to other sites in the cell where it can be used to make proteins.
Answer:
A. Sugar
RNA has the sugar ribose while DNA has the sugar deoxyribose.
B. Strand
RNA is single-stranded while DNA is double-stranded.
C. Structure
DNA is a long polymer with deoxyriboses and phosphate backbone. While, RNA is a polymer with a ribose and phosphate backbone.
D. Nitrogen Bases
DNA has a four different nitrogenous bases: adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymine. RNA has a four different nitrogenous bases: adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil.
E. Function
DNA is responsible for storing and transferring genetic information, while RNA directly codes for amino acids and acts as a messenger between DNA and ribosomes to make proteins.
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