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There are two types of nucleic acids, DNA and RNA.

1. Identify the sugar that is present in DNA and RNA.

2. Give the differences between DNA and RNA.

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1. Sugar that is present in DNA and RNA:

  • DNA – β-D-2-deoxyribose
  • RNA – β-D-ribose

2.  

    DNA    RNA
(1) Double helix structure (1) Single helix
(2) Sugar deoxyribose (2) Sugar Ribose
(3) Bases – A, G, C, T (3) Bases A, G, C, U
(4) Transmits Traits (4) Responsible for protein synthesis

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