Which attribute of DNA does not contribute to its chemical stability? ODNA lacks a free hydroxyl group on the 2'-carbon atom of its sugar. DNA contains thymines, which make it more chemically stable. DNA is usually double stranded DNA does not usually form hairpin loops.

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LO25 Identify the functions and properties of DNA and RNA
Which attribute of DNA does not contribute to its chemical stability?
DNA lacks a free hydroxyl group on the 2'-carbon atom of its sugar.
DNA contains thymines, which make it more chemically stable.
DNA is usually double stranded
DNA does not usually form hairpin loops.
Transcribed Image Text:LO25 Identify the functions and properties of DNA and RNA Which attribute of DNA does not contribute to its chemical stability? DNA lacks a free hydroxyl group on the 2'-carbon atom of its sugar. DNA contains thymines, which make it more chemically stable. DNA is usually double stranded DNA does not usually form hairpin loops.
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