DNA and RNA Differences Quiz

Which base does RNA contain that replaces thymine found in DNA?

• Uracil

• Adenine

• Guanine

• Cytosine

What is the typical structure of RNA compared to DNA?

• Both RNA and DNA are single-stranded

• RNA is single-stranded, DNA is double-stranded

• RNA is double-stranded, DNA is single-stranded

• Both RNA and DNA are double-stranded

Where is RNA commonly found due to its ability to pass through nuclear pores?

• In the nucleus

• In the cytoplasm

• In the mitochondria

• In the ribosome

What is the sugar component of RNA?

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Deoxyribose

• Ribose

What is the main difference between ribose and deoxyribose?

• Ribose and deoxyribose are identical

• Ribose is found in DNA, deoxyribose is found in RNA

• Ribose is a hexose sugar, deoxyribose is a pentose sugar

• Ribose has an OH group on carbon two, deoxyribose does not