Biology · Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Given below are two statements: Statement I: In the RNA world, RNA is considered the first genetic material evolved to carry out essential life processes. RNA acts as a genetic material and also as a catalyst for some important biochemical reactions in living systems. Being reactive, RNA is unstabl e. Statement II: DNA evolved from RNA and is a more stable genetic material. Its double helical strands being complementary, resist changes by evolving repairing mechanisms. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- 1Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- 2Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct✓
Correct answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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