DNA and RNA Virtual Poster
Flora Newton
Functions of DNA and RNA
DNA determines your genetic characteristics, while RNA is an enzyme, and uses DNA to complete protein synthesis.
Structure of DNA and RNA
DNA's structure is called a double helix, although it really looks like a twisted ladder; RNA's structure is very similar to DNA's, except for two instances. This is when the U replaces the T and ribose replaces deoxyribose as the sugar.
The following diagram shows the differences between the structure of DNA and RNA.