What are the differences between DNA and RNA?
Following are the differences between DNA and RNA -:
| Criteria | DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) | RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) |
| Full Form | Deoxyribonucleic Acid | Ribonucleic Acid |
| Sugar | Deoxyribose | Ribose |
| Structure | Double-stranded (helix) | Single-stranded |
| Nitrogenous Bases | Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine | Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine |
| Location | Nucleus (mainly), Mitochondria | Cytoplasm, Ribosome, Nucleus |
| Function | Stores genetic information | Transmits genetic information, Protein synthesis |
| Stability | More stable, less reactive | Less stable, more reactive |
| Length | Longer (can be millions of base pairs) | Shorter |
| Base Pairing | A-T, C-G | A-U, C-G |
| Types | Only one main type (DNA) | mRNA, tRNA, rRNA |
| Self-Replication | Capable of self-replication | Cannot self-replicate |