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Comparision of DNA, RNA
Comparision of DNA, RNA
DNA
Encodes genetic information
Catalyzes biological reactions
Building blocks (type)
Building blocks (number)
Strandedness
Structure
Stability to degradation
Repair systems
RNA
Yes
No
Nucleotides
Yes
Yes
Nucleotides
4
Double
Double helix
Extremely high
Yes
4
Single
Highly complex
Variable
No
Proteins
No
Yes
Amino acids
20
Single
Highly complex
Variable
No