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RNA is different from DNA because RNA contains

1. ribose sugar and thymine
2. ribose sugar and uracil
3. deoxyribose sugar and thymine
4. deoxyribose sugar and uracil

Correct answer: ribose sugar and uracil

Solution

RNA is distinct from DNA primarily because it contains ribose sugar instead of deoxyribose and uses uracil in place of thymine, which is found in DNA.

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