DNA vs. RNA

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What is the primary function of RNA in cells?

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To help build proteins using genetic information from DNA.

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What is the sugar molecule present in RNA?

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Ribose.

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What is the structure of RNA?

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RNA is composed of a single strand of nucleotides.

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What is a key difference between DNA and RNA regarding nitrogenous bases?

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RNA contains Uracil instead of Thymine, which is found in DNA.

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What are the three main types of RNA?

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Messenger RNA (mRNA), Transfer RNA (tRNA), and Ribosomal RNA (rRNA).

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA message.

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What is the role of rRNA in the cell?

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rRNA forms the core of the ribosome's structure and catalyzes protein synthesis.

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How do DNA and RNA differ in terms of their structure?

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DNA is double-stranded, while RNA is single-stranded.

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What is the sugar in DNA?

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Deoxyribose.