Question

Select whether the following characteristics apply to the molecule DNA or the molecule RNA.(2 points)
DNA RNA
double helix shape

contains sugar called ribose in its backbone

single strand

contains called deoxyribose in its backbone

contains uracil instead of thymine

Answer 1

Here is the classification of the characteristics for DNA and RNA:

| Characteristic | DNA | RNA |
|------------------------------------------------|------|------|
| double helix shape | Yes | No |
| contains sugar called ribose in its backbone | No | Yes |
| single strand | No | Yes |
| contains sugar called deoxyribose in its backbone | Yes | No |
| contains uracil instead of thymine | No | Yes |

So, the corresponding answers for each characteristic are as follows:

- **double helix shape**: DNA
- **contains sugar called ribose in its backbone**: RNA
- **single strand**: RNA
- **contains sugar called deoxyribose in its backbone**: DNA
- **contains uracil instead of thymine**: RNA