NEET Biology question

BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceNEET

DNA is dependent on ...A... for the synthesis of proteins. DNA and RNA can both function as genetic material, but ...B..., being more stable, is preferred for the storage of genetic information. For the transmission of genetic information, ...C... is better. Choose the correct option for A, B and C.

Answer: (B)

Solution

DNA depends on RNA (mRNA) as an intermediate to direct protein synthesis (A=RNA); because DNA is chemically more stable than RNA (lacking the reactive 2'-OH group and using thymine instead of uracil), it is preferred

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