DNA vs RNA Structures

Compare the structure and functions of DNA and RNA.

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid):

Structure: Double-stranded helix, consisting of two complementary strands that are antiparallel (run in opposite directions).
Sugar: Deoxyribose sugar.
Bases: Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).
Base Pairing: A pairs with T (via two hydrogen bonds), and C pairs with G (via three hydrogen bonds).
Stability: More stable due to the double-stranded structure and the presence of thymine (which is more stable than uracil).
Location: Found primarily in the nucleus of cells.

RNA (Ribonucleic Acid):

Structure: Usually single-stranded, but can form secondary structures like hairpins.
Sugar: Ribose sugar.
Bases: Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).
Base Pairing: A pairs with U (via two hydrogen bonds), and C pairs with G (via three hydrogen bonds).
Types: Several types including messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA), each with specific functions.
Function: Acts as a messenger carrying genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized.
Stability: Generally less stable than DNA due to its single-stranded nature and the presence of uracil instead of thymine.
Location: Found in the nucleus and cytoplasm of cells…

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid):

Structure: Double-stranded helix, consisting of two complementary strands that are antiparallel (run in opposite directions).
Sugar: Deoxyribose sugar.
Bases: Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).
Base Pairing: A pairs with T (via two hydrogen bonds), and C pairs with G (via three hydrogen bonds).
Stability: More stable due to the double-stranded structure and the presence of thymine (which is more stable than uracil).
Location: Found primarily in the nucleus of cells.

RNA (Ribonucleic Acid):

Structure: Usually single-stranded, but can form secondary structures like hairpins.
Sugar: Ribose sugar.
Bases: Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).
Base Pairing: A pairs with U (via two hydrogen bonds), and C pairs with G (via three hydrogen bonds).
Types: Several types including messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA), each with specific functions.
Function: Acts as a messenger carrying genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized.
Stability: Generally less stable than DNA due to its single-stranded nature and the presence of uracil instead of thymine. DNA vs RNA Structures
Location: Found in the nucleus and cytoplasm of cells…

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