RNA Was Likely Replaced by DNA as the Genetic Molecule

question 37

Multiple Choice

RNA was likely replaced by DNA as the genetic molecule in most organisms because

• A)RNA is less stable than DNA.
• B)RNA has a higher chemical stability.
• C)RNA errors are more easily corrected than DNA errors.
• D)A and C
• E)All of the above

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