Why is DNA not RNA the storage for genetic information?

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Chapter8: Dna Structure And Function
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Problem 1SQ: Which is not a nucleotide base in DNA? a. adenine b. guanine c. glutamine d. thymine e. cytosine f....
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Why is DNA not RNA the storage for genetic information?
O DNA is double stranded in its structure while RNA is usually single stranded.
O DNA is helical in structure while RNA is usually linear.
O DNA has the pyrimidine base thymine while RNA has uracil instead.
O None of the above.
DNA has no 2'-hydroxyl group while RNA contains 2'-hydroxyl group.
Transcribed Image Text:Why is DNA not RNA the storage for genetic information? O DNA is double stranded in its structure while RNA is usually single stranded. O DNA is helical in structure while RNA is usually linear. O DNA has the pyrimidine base thymine while RNA has uracil instead. O None of the above. DNA has no 2'-hydroxyl group while RNA contains 2'-hydroxyl group.
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