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Differentiate (three) between DNA and RNA.

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  • There are two types of nucleic acids, recognised on the basis of pentose they contain. Those containing ribose are called ribonucleic acid (RNA) and those containing deoxyribose are known as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
  • Besides nitrogenous base uracil replaces thymine in the RNA molecule.
  • DNA is a blueprint that directs destiny of the cell during its lifetime, i.e., it passes from, one- generation to the other to maintain genetic continuity between parent and progeny. Whereas, RNA is responsible for transmitting information from the nucleus to ribosomes where protein synthesis occurs.

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