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What makes RNA less stable than DNA?
APresence of deoxyribose
BA reactive 2-OH on ribose
CDouble stranded form
DPresence of thymine
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A reactive 2-OH on ribose
The extra hydroxyl group at the 2-prime carbon of ribose is reactive, making RNA labile and easily degraded.
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