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Question
Write two differences between DNA and RNA.
Distinguish Between
Solution
| DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) |
RNA (Ribonucleic acid) |
| It's a double-stranded molecule with a long chain of nucleotides. | It is a single-stranded molecule with a shorter chain of nucleotides. |
| It can be found in the nucleus of a cell as well as the mitochondria. | It is found in the cytoplasm, nucleus, and ribosome. |
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