Friday, August 21, 2015

DNA vs RNA

DNA and RNA both carry genetic material and provide instructions for producing proteins. However, they do have key differences:
  • DNA is a double helix, but RNA is a single strand
  • DNA stores instructions permanently, but RNA delivers instructions to Ribosomes
  • RNA is more resistant to UV radiation
  • While DNA contains adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine, RNA contains adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine
  • DNA stays in the nucleus (except for organelles that have their own genetic material), while RNA is found in a variety of places, including the nucleus, cytoplasm and ribosomes.

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