Question

What are some structural characteristics that differentiate between proteins, RNA, and DNA?

Answer 1

Differences Between DNA and RNA

Structurally, DNA and RNA are nearly identical. As mentioned earlier, however, there are three fundamental differences that account for the very different functions of the two molecules.

RNA is a single-stranded nucleic acid.

RNA has a ribose sugar instead of a deoxyribose sugar like DNA.

RNA nucleotides have a uracil base instead of thymine.