Question
There are several key differences between DNA and RNA, the two main types of nucleic acid. Identify the statement below that correctly describes a difference between RNA and DNA.(1 point)
Responses
Adenine binds with the nitrogen base thymine in DNA while it binds with uracil in RNA.
Adenine binds with the nitrogen base thymine in DNA while it binds with uracil in RNA.
DNA uses ribose while RNA uses deoxyribose as the sugar in the molecule’s backbone.
DNA uses ribose while RNA uses deoxyribose as the sugar in the molecule’s backbone.
DNA uses phosphate groups to link nucleotides together whereas RNA uses ketone groups.
DNA uses phosphate groups to link nucleotides together whereas RNA uses ketone groups.
DNA is a single-stranded molecule whereas RNA is a double-stranded molecule in cells.
Responses
Adenine binds with the nitrogen base thymine in DNA while it binds with uracil in RNA.
Adenine binds with the nitrogen base thymine in DNA while it binds with uracil in RNA.
DNA uses ribose while RNA uses deoxyribose as the sugar in the molecule’s backbone.
DNA uses ribose while RNA uses deoxyribose as the sugar in the molecule’s backbone.
DNA uses phosphate groups to link nucleotides together whereas RNA uses ketone groups.
DNA uses phosphate groups to link nucleotides together whereas RNA uses ketone groups.
DNA is a single-stranded molecule whereas RNA is a double-stranded molecule in cells.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct statement that describes a difference between RNA and DNA is:
**Adenine binds with the nitrogen base thymine in DNA while it binds with uracil in RNA.**
This statement accurately reflects the difference in the nitrogenous bases found in DNA (which includes thymine) and RNA (which includes uracil instead of thymine).
The other options contain inaccuracies:
- DNA uses deoxyribose while RNA uses ribose as the sugar in their respective backbones.
- Both DNA and RNA use phosphate groups to link nucleotides together; the third option is incorrect.
- DNA is double-stranded, and RNA is typically single-stranded, which makes the fourth option incorrect.
**Adenine binds with the nitrogen base thymine in DNA while it binds with uracil in RNA.**
This statement accurately reflects the difference in the nitrogenous bases found in DNA (which includes thymine) and RNA (which includes uracil instead of thymine).
The other options contain inaccuracies:
- DNA uses deoxyribose while RNA uses ribose as the sugar in their respective backbones.
- Both DNA and RNA use phosphate groups to link nucleotides together; the third option is incorrect.
- DNA is double-stranded, and RNA is typically single-stranded, which makes the fourth option incorrect.