Question

How does RNA differ from DNA? Check all that apply. O The sugar is different.

O The phosphate is different.
O One of the bases is different.
O The function is different.

Answer 1

RNA differs from DNA because it has a different sugar (ribose instead of deoxyribose), a different base (uracil instead of thymine), and a different function in protein synthesis rather than genetic information storage. The correct options are 1,2,3.

Step-by-step explanation:

RNA differs from DNA in several ways. The correct checks that apply are as follows:

• The sugar is different: RNA contains the 5-carbon sugar ribose, whereas DNA contains deoxyribose.
• One of the bases is different: RNA uses the base uracil (U) in place of DNA's thymine (T).
• The function is different: RNA's primary role is to manifest the genetic code into proteins, while DNA stores genetic information.

The phosphate group, however, is not different between DNA and RNA; both contain a phosphate group in their nucleotide structure. The correct options are 1,2,3.