Answer to Question #305610 in Microbiology for hope town

Question

highlight the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of DNA and RNA vaccines

Answer 1

Differences.

DNA, contains deoxyribose sugar while the RNA contains the ribose sugar.

DNA is a double stranded molecule while the RNA is a single stranded molecule.

DNA is mostly stable under alkaline conditions while the RNA is not stable.

DNA and RNA perform different functions in humans.

Advantages

RNA has the ability to be manipulated with ease

DNA profiles are normally used be used in replacing suspects at the crime scene

Disadvantages

it is very much possible to plant DNA of an innocent person at the crime scene thereby not finding the true culprits

RNA is less stable when compared to DNA because of the presence of the extra oxygen atom.