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 axons and dendrites

S.N Axons Dendrites 1. They take message away from the cell body. They bring information to the cell body. 2. They have smooth surface. They have rough surface due to dendritic spines. 3. Generally there is one axon per cell. Usually many dendrites per cell. 4. Nissl’s granules are absent . Nissl’s granules are present … Read more