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Comparison of DNA, RNA and proteins

DNA
Encodes genetic information
Catalyzes biological reactions
Building blocks (type)
Building blocks (number)
Strandedness
Structure
Stability to degradation
Repair systems

RNA

Yes
No
Nucleotides

Yes
Yes
Nucleotides
4

Double
Double helix
Extremely high
Yes

4
Single
Highly complex
Variable
No

Proteins
No
Yes
Amino acids
20
Single
Highly complex
Variable
No

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