Which statement describes one way that RNA differs from DNA?
a. One is a protein, and the other is a nucleic acid.
b. They contain different five-carbon sugars and a different nitrogenous base.
c. They are both carbohydrates, but one is a polysaccharide.
d. One provides energy, and the other carries genetic information.
Answer:
b. They contain different five-carbon sugars and a different nitrogenous base.