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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & diversity

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Page Facing Up

Theme B - Form & Function

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Pill

Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Keycap Digit One

Theme D - Continuity & Change

DNA

<ul>
	<li>Structure: Double-stranded (Think of a twisted ladder or the &quot;double helix&quot;)</li>
	<li>What&#39;s up with that? Just like having two hands to clap, DNA has two strands that help it be more stable and protect the vital genetic code.</li>
</ul>

RNA

<ul>
	<li>Structure: Single-stranded (Imagine a single ribbon fluttering in the wind)</li>
	<li>Real-world Example: Think of RNA as the single-string guitar playing the music of life. It&#39;s more flexible and can get into tight spaces, helping it to perform various functions like translating DNA&#39;s instructions into proteins.</li>
</ul>

DNA&#39;s Star Cast

<ul>
	<li>Adenine (A)</li>
	<li>Cytosine (C)</li>
	<li>Guanine (G)</li>
	<li>Thymine (T) &ndash; The unique guy!</li>
</ul>

RNA&#39;s Star Cast

<ul>
	<li>Adenine (A)</li>
	<li>Cytosine (C)</li>
	<li>Guanine (G)</li>
	<li>Uracil (U) &ndash; The twist!</li>
</ul>

Spot the Difference: Instead of Thymine, RNA has Uracil. Imagine swapping one player on a basketball team; it changes the game slightly, doesn&#39;t it? This change helps RNA interact differently with other molecules, and Uracil is like the star player with a different style.

DNA&#39;s Sweetie Pie

<ul>
	<li>Sugar: Deoxyribose (Missing one oxygen atom)</li>
</ul>

RNA&#39;s Sweet Tooth

<ul>
	<li>Sugar: Ribose (Has that extra oxygen atom)</li>
</ul>

Real-world Example: Think of deoxyribose and ribose like two types of ice cream cones &ndash; one has a chocolate dip (RNA) and the other doesn&#39;t (DNA). The chocolate dip (extra oxygen) in RNA makes it a bit more reactive and suitable for short-term tasks, while DNA, lacking that dip, is more stable for long-term information storage.

Fun Fact: The names of DNA and RNA come from these sugars. DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid, and RNA stands for Ribonucleic Acid.

<ul>
	<li>DNA is double-stranded, has Thymine, and contains deoxyribose sugar.</li>
	<li>RNA is single-stranded, has Uracil, and contains ribose sugar.</li>
</ul>

So next time you&#39;re enjoying a scoop of ice cream or jamming to your favorite tune, remember the incredible dance of DNA and RNA happening right inside your cells! They might not have cool dance moves like you, but they&#39;re orchestrating the most complex dance of all: LIFE. 🎶🍦

Unveil DNA & RNA's Unique Characteristics!

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Higher Level

Biology HL

Theme A - Unity & diversity

Unveil DNA & RNA's Unique Characteristics!

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The fabulous four bases - a twist in the plot

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Theme A - Unity & diversity

Unveil DNA & RNA's Unique Characteristics!

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The fabulous four bases - a twist in the plot

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