Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes the Differences Between

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes the differences between DNA and RNA?

• A) DNA encodes hereditary information, whereas RNA does not.
• B) The bases in DNA form base-paired duplexes, whereas the bases in RNA do not.
• C) DNA nucleotides contain a different sugar than RNA nucleotides.
• D) DNA contains the base uracil, whereas RNA contains the base thymine.
• E) DNA encodes hereditary information, whereas RNA does not; the bases in DNA form base-paired duplexes, whereas the bases in RNA do not; and DNA nucleotides contain a different sugar than RNA nucleotides.

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