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Write the main structural difference between `DNA` and `RNA`. Of the four bases, common to both `DNA` and `RNA`.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Types of Nucleic Acids**: - DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid. - RNA stands for Ribonucleic Acid. 2. **Determine the Sugar Component**: - DNA contains deoxyribose sugar. ...
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