Question
Write the main structural difference between DNA and RNA. Of the four bases, name those which are common to both DNA and RNA.

Answer

In DNA, sugar is Deoxyribose while in RNA, it is ribose./DNA is as double stranded while RNA is single stranded. The common bases present in both are adenine, cytosine & guanine.

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