Compare the structure of RNA and DNA with respect to the following characteristics.

[dav1d]

Homework Statement

3) Compare the structure of RNA and DNA with respect to the following characteristics.
Length
Function
Molecular components

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I know nothing about the length,

Function: RNA reads the info in DNA and transports it to protein building centers in the cell.
DNA contains the instructions for creating organisms.

COmponents: DNA has deoxyribose, RNA has ribose
DNA has thymine.
RNA has uracil

Anything else?

 

[nate808]

Hello there,

I would like to add some additional information to your comparison of RNA and DNA. In terms of length, RNA is typically shorter than DNA. This is because RNA is usually a single-stranded molecule, while DNA is a double-stranded molecule. This also affects their functions, as RNA is involved in protein synthesis and gene expression, while DNA is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.

In terms of molecular components, both RNA and DNA are made up of nucleotides. However, the nucleotides in RNA contain ribose sugar, while the nucleotides in DNA contain deoxyribose sugar. Additionally, RNA contains the nitrogenous base uracil, while DNA contains thymine.

Another key difference between RNA and DNA is their stability. RNA is less stable than DNA due to the presence of the hydroxyl group on the ribose sugar, making it more prone to degradation. This is why DNA is the preferred molecule for storing genetic information, as it is more stable and less likely to undergo mutations.

I hope this helps in your understanding of the differences between RNA and DNA. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Keep up the good work in your studies!