Explain how the structure of RNA differs from that of DNA? (3 marks)

RNA is single-stranded, DNA is double-stranded.

RNA contains the base Uracil, DNA contains thymine instead.

RNA contains the sugar Ribose, DNA has Deoxyribose instead.

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