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What is DNA vs. RNA? ​

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Answer: DNA is a double-stranded molecule as opposed to RNA being a single stranded molecule. DNA is stable under alkaline conditions while RNA is not. DNA uses the bases of adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine, RNA uses adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine.

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The two main types of nucleic acids are DNA and RNA. ... DNA provides the code for the cell's activities, while RNA converts that code into proteins to carry out cellular functions. The sequence of nitrogen bases (A, T, C, G) in DNA is what forms an organism's traits.
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