What Is the Most Compelling Reason Why DNA,rather Than RNA,evolved

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the most compelling reason why DNA,rather than RNA,evolved to be the storage repository for genetic information in cellular life forms?

• A)DNA has deoxyribose rather than ribose.
• B)DNA molecules are more chemically stable than RNA molecules.
• C)DNA is double-stranded rather than single-stranded.

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Definitions:

Literate

Having the ability to read and write, or being knowledgeable in a particular area or field.

Jubilee Singers

A group of African American singers from Fisk University who toured the United States and Europe in the late 19th century, introducing audiences to spirituals and raising funds for their institution.

Fisk University

A historically black university in Nashville, Tennessee, known for its rich history and as the origin of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.

Black Spirituals

Religious songs created and first sung by African Americans, expressing their history, struggles, and hopes through deeply emotional and symbolic lyrics.