Differences between DNA and RNA

S.N DNA RNA 1. It stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. It stands for ribonucleic acid. 2. It is double stranded except in some viruses. It is single stranded exception some viruses. 3. It is self-replicating. It is synthesized from DNA or on as needed basis. 4. The sugar portion of DNA is 2-deoxyribose. The sugar portion … Read more