Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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Chapter 9 - Microbial Genetics - 9.2 Applications of the DNA Code: Transcription and Translation - 9.2 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 250: 7

Answer

RNA is smaller than DNA with a single strand, while DNA has double strand. The pentose sugar of the DNA is deoxyribose, while that of RNA is oxyribose. DNA has Thymine and lacks Uracil, while RNA has Uracil and lacks Thymine.

Work Step by Step

RNA is smaller than DNA with a single strand, while DNA has double strand. The pentose sugar of the DNA is deoxyribose, while that of RNA is oxyribose. DNA has Thymine and lacks Uracil, while RNA has Uracil and lacks Thymine.
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