Select the Statement That Describes the Stability of DNA and RNA

question 42

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that describes the stability of DNA and RNA under typical cellular conditions.

• A)Double-stranded DNA in the nucleus and single-stranded RNA in the cytoplasm are equally stable.
• B)Double-stranded DNA in the nucleus is more stable than single-stranded RNA in the cytoplasm.
• C)Single-stranded RNA in the cytoplasm is more stable than double-stranded DNA in the nucleus.
• D)Both RNA in the cytoplasm and double-stranded DNA in the nucleus can never be degraded within a cell.

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