DNA versus RNA

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Understanding:

•  DNA differs from RNA in the number of strands present, the base composition and the type of pentose

    
DNA and RNA are both polymers of nucleotides, however differ in a few key structural aspects:

  • Number of strands present
  • Composition of nitrogenous bases
  • Type of pentose sugar


Differences between DNA and RNA

DNA vs RNA


Comparison of DNA and RNA Structure

DNA vs RNA structure