Compariso DNA RNA

n
Name Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA). Ribonucleic Acid (RNA).
Function Long-term genetic data To form proteins, the
storage; transmission of genetic code is transferred
genetic information to createfrom the nucleus to the
mitochondria and organisms. ribosomes. In some
organisms, RNA is used to
transmit genetic
information, and it is
possible that it was the
molecule used to store
genetic blueprints in
primitive organisms.
Structural Double helix in B shape. DNA A-form helix RNA is typically
Features is a two-stranded molecule a single-strand helix made
made up of a long chain of up of shorter chains of
nucleotides. nucleotides.
Bases and backbone deoxyribose sugar- Backbone ribose sugar-
Sugars phosphate adenine, guanine, phosphate adenine,
composition cytosine, thymine bases. guanine, cytosine, uracil
bases.
Propagation DNA replicates itself. On an as-needed basis, RNA
is produced from DNA.
Base Pairing AT GC (adenine-thymine) AU (adenine-uracil) GC
(guanine-cytosine). (guanine-cysteine)
(guanine-cytosine)
Reactivity Because of the C-H bonds in When relative to DNA, the
DNA, it is rather stable, and O-H bond in RNA's ribose
the body eliminates enzymes makes the molecule more
that would damage DNA. The reactive. RNA is not stable
tiny grooves in the helix also under alkaline
protect by leaving little room environments, and its big
for enzymes to attach. grooves render it
vulnerable to enzyme
assault. RNA is continually
synthesized, utilized,
destroyed, and recycled.