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Which of the following is a correct difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains the sugar ribose, RNA contains the sugar deoxyribose
DNA is double stranded, RNA is single stranded
DNA is translated at the ribosomes, RNA is transcribed into DNA
DNA contains Uracil, RNA contains Thymine

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The correct difference between DNA and RNA is:

DNA is double stranded, RNA is single stranded.

To clarify the incorrect options:

  • DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains the sugar ribose.
  • DNA is not translated into DNA; rather, it is transcribed into RNA.
  • DNA contains Thymine, while RNA contains Uracil.