​DNA Is More Stable Than RNA for Storing Genetic Information

question 54

Multiple Choice

​DNA is more stable than RNA for storing genetic information because ____.

• A) ​uracil needed for RNA synthesis is far less common than thymine needed for DNA synthesis
• B) ​RNA breaks more easily and accumulates more mutations than DNA does
• C) ​DNA is easier to build from its component molecules
• D) ​DNA requires less energy to construct than RNA does
• E) ​RNA molecules are longer than DNA molecules and thus more prone to breakage

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing Output

The level of production at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.

Short Run

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Average Total Cost

The total cost divided by the number of units produced, representing the cost per unit of output.

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or business activity.