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| DNA codes for the formation of RNA. This coding process occurs in the nucleus of the cell. RNA (ribonucleic acid) - is a nucleic acid, and is similar to DNA with a couple of differences Differences: 1. Single stranded instead of double stranded. 2. lacks the nitrogenous base T, and is replaced by U (uracil) 3. Its 5 carbon sugar ribose has 1 more oxygen than in DNA. There are 3 types of RNA: 1. mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA). 1. DNA
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