Compare the structure of molecules of RNA and DNA

It usually occurs nucleus and same organelles (mitochondria and chloroplasts in plant)

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• RNA

It double stranded with exception of same viruses

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Same ... are very short lived while others have somewhat longer life

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• RNA

... contains over a million nucleotides

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... have three different types

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It is quite fast

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... translated and transcribed message for forming polypeptides

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• RNA

Purine and pyrimidine bases are in equal number

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The sugar portion of DNA is 2-deoxyribose

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The function of ... is to direct synthesis of proteins in the body

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