DNA vs RNA

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What is the main structural difference between DNA and RNA?

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

Front

What are the two molecules that form the backbone of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

Front

Which base in DNA is replaced by another base in RNA?

Back

Thymine is replaced by Uracil in RNA.

Front

What bases are found in RNA?

Back

Guanine, Cytosine, Adenine, and Uracil.

Front

What bases are found in DNA?

Back

Guanine, Cytosine, Adenine, and Thymine.

Front

What sugar is present in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose.

Front

What sugar is present in RNA?

Back

Ribose.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

DNA stores genetic information.

Front

What is the function of RNA?

Back

RNA plays a role in protein synthesis.

Front

How does the structure of RNA allow it to perform its function?

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RNA's single-stranded structure allows it to fold into various shapes, enabling it to interact with other molecules.