Select the ways in which an RNA strand differs from a DNA strand.
A) It contains ribose instead of deoxyribose.
B) It is usually single-stranded.
C) It contains uracil instead of thymine.
D) It runs 6′ to 3′ instead of 5′ to 3′.

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A) RNA contains ribose sugar in its backbone, while DNA contains deoxyribose sugar.
B) RNA is usually single-stranded, while DNA is double-stranded.
C) RNA contains uracil as its nitrogenous base, while DNA contains thymine.

Select the Ways in Which an RNA Strand Differs from a DNA