Describe the similarities and differences between RNA and DNA

Similarities: both encode genetic information; both can bind nitrogenous bases adenine, guanine and cytosine; both are polar and have a 5' end and a 3' endDifferences: RNA binds uracil, whereas DNA binds thymine; RNA contain ribose with an OH group, whereas DNA contains deoxyribose with a H group; DNA is double stranded, whereas RNA is single stranded

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