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  • Uracil (U): The Key Difference Between RNA and DNA
    The base found in RNA but not DNA is uracil (U).

    Here's why:

    * DNA uses thymine (T), which pairs with adenine (A).

    * RNA uses uracil (U), which also pairs with adenine (A).

    So, while both DNA and RNA have adenine (A), guanine (G), and cytosine (C), they differ in their fourth base. This difference is important for the structure and function of these nucleic acids.

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