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How are DNA and RNA different in terms of function, #strands, and sugars

How are DNA and RNA different in terms of function, #strands, and sugars-example-1
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Functions: DNA is responsible for storing and transferring genetic information while RNA directly codes for amino acids and acts as a messenger between DNA and ribosomes to make proteins

Strands: DNA is a double stranded molecule while RNA is a single stranded molecule

Sugars: DNA contains the sugar dioxyribose and RNA contains the sugar ribose

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