RNA

DNA

•It is the transcribed product of gene.

•It is the carrier of genetic information

•It is formed of adenine, guanine, cytosine and uridine.

•It is formed of adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymidine.

•It is composed of ribonucleic acid.

•It is composed of deoxyribonucleic acid.

•They are generally single strand materials.

•They are generally double strand materials.

•These are highly unstable molecules.

•These are highly stable molecules.

•RNAs are translated to produce proteins.

•DNA is transcribed to produce RNA.

•They express the genetic information through protein synthesis.

•They are concerned with the replication and maintenance of the genetic material.