Q1. Considering how readily RNA folds to form secondary structure, why isn't it used to store genetic information rather than DNA? Al.

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Q1. Considering how readily RNA folds to form secondary structure, why isn't it used to
store genetic information rather than DNA?
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Q2. Do miRNA and siRNA both derive from the same source? Explain.
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Transcribed Image Text:Q1. Considering how readily RNA folds to form secondary structure, why isn't it used to store genetic information rather than DNA? A1. Q2. Do miRNA and siRNA both derive from the same source? Explain. A2.
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