DNA differs from RNA in that DNA
A) contains uracil and RNA does not.
B) is present in the cytosol and RNA is not.
C) contains deoxyribose.
D) is often single-stranded.
E) carries genetic information and RNA cannot.

Question

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, whereas RNA contains ribose sugar.

Answer: A
 DNA does not contain uracil, but instead contains thymine. RNA contains uracil and does not contain thymine.

Answer: E
 DNA carries genetic information in the form of the genetic code, whereas RNA plays a role in protein synthesis but does not directly carry genetic information.

DNA Differs from RNA in That DNA