Biological Science (6th Edition)
Biological Science (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 5TYU
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The reason for the increased stability of DNA compared to RNA.

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DNA is a more stable molecule than RNA and is more resistant to cleavage. The 2′-OH group present on the RNA molecule is responsible for its susceptibility to base-catalyzed hydrolysis.

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