DNA differs from RNA because DNA contains the sugar ribose rather than the sugar deoxyribose.
consists of a single rather than a double polynucleotide strand.
contains phosphate groups not found in RNA.
contains thymine in place of uracil.

Which of the following observation darwin shape his concept of descent with modification? a) species diversity declines farther from the equator. b) fewer species live on islands than on the nearest continents. c) birds live on islands located farther from the mainland than the bird's maximum nonstop flight distance. d) south american temperate plants are more similar to the tropical plants of south america than to the temperate plants of europe. e) earthquakes reshape life by causing mass extinctions.