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.What are the structural and functional differences between DNA and RNA?

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Structure:

DNA is a double helix (like a twisted ladder) while RNA is a single helix (like if you cut the twisted ladder in half along the rungs)

Functions:

In humans and most other organisms, DNA stores and transfers genetic information (sort of like a genetic bank). On the other hand, RNA is the one that codes for amino acids and is also the messenger between ribosomes and DNA to make proteins.

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DNA is a long polymer with deoxyriboses and phosphate backbone. Having four different nitrogenous bases: adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymine. RNA is a polymer with a ribose and phosphate backbone. Four different nitrogenous bases: adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil.

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