DNA Molecules Are Double-Stranded, While Most RNA Molecules Are Single-Stranded

question 32

Multiple Choice

DNA molecules are double-stranded, while most RNA molecules are single-stranded. Which of the following choices is the most likely reason that RNA does not need to be double-stranded?

• A) DNA reproduces itself directly, whereas RNA does not.
• B) RNA reproduces itself directly, whereas DNA does not.
• C) DNA undergoes translation that requires the use of both strands at the same time.
• D) RNA undergoes transcription that can only read one strand at a time.

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