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

Question

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 are the characteristics assigned to each molecule:

| 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 |

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