Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
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Contrast the three kinds of RNA. Does DNA make all three Kinds?
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What is the difference between DNA and RNA? Give at least three examples
. Which of the following statements best summarizes the differences between DNA and RNA?
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B) The bases in DNA contain sugars, whereas the bases in RNA do not contain sugar.
C) DNA nucleotides contain a different glucose compared to RNA nucleotides.
D) DNA is formed using the base uracil, whereas RNA uses the base thymine.
E) DNA encodes the sequence of amino acids for the primary structure of a polypeptide whereas mRNA does not
. Why is DNA synthesis continuous on one strand and discontinuous on the opposite strand?
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Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
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