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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are the two types of nucleic acids found in the living system. DNA acts as the genetic material in most organisms. Although RNA also acts as genetic material in some organisms.
What is the reason for the additional stability of DNA in comparison to RNA?
Options
Presence of thymine
Presence of uracil
Presence of OH group
Presence of deoxyribose sugar
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Solution
Presence of thymine
Explanation:
The presence of thymine in DNA at the place of uracil which is present in RNA provides additional stability to DNA.
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