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

Differences between self-pollination and cross-pollination

S.N Self-pollination Cross-pollination 1. Transfer of pollen grains to the stigma of same flower or to the stigma of another flower of the same plant. Transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of another flower borne on a different plant. 2. Anthers and stigma mature at the same time. … Read more