describe how rna differs from dna
DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, while RNA is ribonucleic acid. Although DNA and RNA both carry genetic information, there are quite a few differences between them. This is a comparison of the differences between DNA versus RNA, including a quick summary and a detailed table of the differences. DNA is a double stranded molecule while RNA is a single stranded molecule. 2  DNA is stable under alkaline conditions while RNA is not stable. 3  DNA and RNA perform different functions in humans.
1 DNA and RNA base pairing is slightly different, since DNA uses the bases adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine; RNA uses adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine. 2  Uracil differs from thymine in that it lacks a methyl group on its ring. DNA is a double stranded molecule while RNA is a single stranded molecule. 2  DNA is stable under alkaline conditions while RNA is not stable. 3  DNA and RNA perform different functions in humans.