What is RNA and how does it differ from DNA? Both are complex structures in the form of macromolecules responsible for preserving genetic information. Yep, both share a much similar function. The distinction is that DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a double-stranded molecule, while RNA (ribonucleic acid) is a single-stranded one☝🏻 DNA stores and inherits genetic information, and carries out partial synthesis on it by RNA. RNA, in turn, synthesizes proteins and transports biological information. Our NFT channel