Question

Describe the structure of DNA and RNA highlighting their differences. 

21 Jan 2026
Answer :
Word Count : 257
DNA and RNA are nucleic acids that serve as the primary carriers of genetic information in cells. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is typically a double-stranded molecule forming a right-handed double helix. Each strand consists of a backbone made of alternating deoxyribose sugar and phosphate groups. The nitrogenous bases adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C) are attached to the sugar molecules and pair specifically through hydrogen bonding—adenine pairs with thymine via two hydrogen bonds, and guanine pairs with cytosine via
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