What are the difference between DNA and RNA?

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While DNA and RNA are both nucleic acids responsible for carrying genetic information, they have several distinct differences. The following table summarizes key differences between DNA and RNA:

Specifications
DNA
RNA

Sugar Component
Deoxyribose sugar
Ribose Sugar

Nucleotides
Adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymine bases
Adenine, guanine, cytosine and uracil bases

Base Pairing
Adenine pairs with thymine; Guanine pairs with cytosine
Adenine pairs with uracil; Guanine pairs with cytosine

Structure
Double-stranded
Single-stranded

Function
Long-term storage of genetic information
Transports genetic information from the nucleus to ribosomes for protein synthesis

Location
Nucleus
Cytoplasm

Specifications	DNA	RNA
Sugar Component	Deoxyribose sugar	Ribose Sugar
Nucleotides	Adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymine bases	Adenine, guanine, cytosine and uracil bases
Base Pairing	Adenine pairs with thymine; Guanine pairs with cytosine	Adenine pairs with uracil; Guanine pairs with cytosine
Structure	Double-stranded	Single-stranded
Function	Long-term storage of genetic information	Transports genetic information from the nucleus to ribosomes for protein synthesis
Location	Nucleus	Cytoplasm

What are the difference between DNA and RNA?

Posted January 26, 2021