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Rna differs from Dna by just one oxygen atom. This results in a very slight change in shape that allows more efficient packing.

The substitution of Uracil in Rna [instead of Thymine] has the same effect - improved spacing; it most likely provides a 'unique identification' function as well, all those Dna and Rna polymerases need to have some way to direct them to their appropriate Job Sites.

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