Differences between RNA and DNA
What is the common function of RNA and DNA
protein synthesis
What are nucleotides made up of
sugar , base and phospate group
What are the bases DNA and RNA have in common?
Both have the Adenine, cytosine guanine
Three of their bases are the same. Which one is different
DNA has ADENINE-THYAMINE RNA has ADENINE-URICIL
What is the difference in in the sugars?
DNA has Dexoribose sugar RNA has ribose sugar
What is the difference in the strands?
DNA is Double stranded RNA is Single Stranded
What is the difference in the shapes?
DNA is a double helix RNA is a single helix
Where are they found
DNA is found in the nucleus only. RNA is found everywhere in the cell
What is the difference in what they do?
DNA stores and transmits genetic information. RNA acts as a template for making proteins.
How many different kinds are there?
There is only one kind of type of DNA. There are three kinds of RNA--tRNA, mRNA,rRNA
What is one similarity between DNA and RNA(what class of material) (same)
They are both nucleic acids.
What are the nucleic acids made of
nucleotides ( made up of sugar, phosphate and Nitrogen base)