Why Is DNA More Appropriate Than RNA as the Information

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why is DNA more appropriate than RNA as the information storing molecule of the cell?

• A) DNA has the ability to catalyze reactions and make proteins.
• B) RNA has only four different bases and thus cannot carry enough information.
• C) DNA is far less reactive than RNA, and thus the information sequence is more stable.
• D) RNA is more stable than DNA and has the ability to catalyze reactions.

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Definitions:

Degree of Association

A statistical measure that describes the level or strength of a relationship between two or more variables.

Correlation

A mathematical indicator showing how much two or more variables move in relation to each other.

Consistent Measurement

Involves the use of precise and stable methods or instruments to obtain reliable data across different instances or over time.

Reliability

Consistency, either within a scale or over time.