DNA and RNA are alike in that they
A) both have same pentose sugar.
B) use the same nitrogenous bases to assemble the genetic code.
C) have the same number of strands.
D) both play vital roles in gene expression.
E) are both made in the cytoplasm.

Question

DNA and RNA are alike in that they
A) ​both have same pentose sugar.
B) ​use the same nitrogenous bases to assemble the genetic code.
C) ​have the same number of strands.
D) ​both play vital roles in gene expression.
E) ​are both made in the cytoplasm.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both DNA and RNA play vital roles in gene expression, with DNA serving as the genetic blueprint and RNA involved in translating that blueprint into proteins.

DNA and RNA Are Alike in That They