Q.

Given below are two statements: One is labeled Assertion(A) and the other is labeled Reason(R).

Assertion(A) : RNA is labile and easily degradable as compared to DNA.

Reason(R) : Ribose sugar in all nucleotides of RNA contains the 2'-OH group.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

(A) is false, but (R) is true

b

(A)is true, but (R) is false

c

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)

d

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

RNA is a reactive group and makes RNA labile and easily degradable due to presence of 2'-OH group at every nucleotide . 

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