Ribose Is an Important Component of RNA Because

question 40

Multiple Choice

Ribose is an important component of RNA because

• A) it is less stable than deoxyribose, which enables RNA to function as a short-term carrier of genetic information.
• B) it is more stable than deoxyribose, which enables RNA to function as a short-term carrier of genetic information.
• C) it is less stable than deoxyribose, which enables RNA to function as a long-term carrier of genetic information.
• D) it is more stable than deoxyribose, which enables RNA to function as a long-term carrier of genetic information.
• E) it is as stable as deoxyribose, which makes RNA and DNA functionally equivalent.

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