RNA Is ____ Stable to Alkaline Hydrolysis Than DNA Because

question 6

Multiple Choice

RNA is ____ stable to alkaline hydrolysis than DNA because RNA's vicinal ____ group makes the 3'-phosphodiester bond susceptible to ____ cleavage.

• A) less; 3'-OH; nucleophilic
• B) less; 2'-OH; nucleophilic
• C) more; 2'-OH; electrophilic
• D) more; 2'-OH; nucleophilic
• E) more; 3'-OH; electrophilic

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