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What do RNA and DNA do?

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DNA molecule consists of two interlocking, coil shaped strands and resembles a spiral staircase, while RNA molecules have a variety of shapes, depending on their function in the cell.

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DNA carries information from one part of the cell to another,and, RNA provides protein for the cell.
DNA carries the genetic information of a cell and consists of thousands of genes. Each gene serves as a recipe on how to build a protein molecule. Proteins perform important tasks for the cell functions or serve as building blocks. The flow of information from the genes determines the protein composition and thereby the functions of the cell. The DNA is situated in the nucleus, organized into chromosomes. Every cell must contain the genetic information and the DNA is therefore duplicated before a cell divides (replication). When proteins are needed, the corresponding genes are transcribed into RNA (transcription). The RNA is first processed so that non-coding parts are removed (processing) and is then transported out of the nucleus (transport). Outside the nucleus, the proteins are built based upon the code in the RNA (translation).

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DNA is made of genes which bears the hereditary characters of an individual. Transfer of DNA through the gametes transfers these hereditary characters from one generation to the next.

RNA is made up of codons( triplets of nitrogen bases) in a single strand attached to nucleic acids in which each codon represents one amino acid. Thus, RNA helps in protein synthesis by linking several amino acids together in a chain.

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Source: North Shore Community College Student DNA and RNA function (purpose) as information storage molecules in the cell, storing the information needed to build proteins. Note: There is a difference between DNA and RNA which is DNA is made up of two strands whereas RNA is only made up of one.

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They hold the genetic information to each specific organism that allows new cells to be created for growth, to replace damaged cells and to allow specialist cells to do a specific function or to cause phenotypes to have effect.

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DNA stores genetic information

RNA transports genetic information (hereditary)

RNA- Ribo Nucleic Acid

DNA- DeoxyRibo Nucleic ACid

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RNA delivers the information into the cytoplasm.

DNA provides the information used by the cells for making proteins a cell needs.

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RNA is used for transport of proteins, DNA is the blue prints for your cells and your body; or it helps make you.

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