Why is DNA not RNA the storage for genetic information?O DNA is double stranded in its structure while RNA is usually single stranded.O DNA is helical in structure while RNA is usually linear.O DNA has the pyrimidine base thymine while RNA has uracil instead.O None of the above.DNA has no 2'-hydroxyl group while RNA contains 2'-hydroxyl group.

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Why is DNA not RNA the storage for genetic information?
O DNA is double stranded in its structure while RNA is usually single stranded.
O DNA is helical in structure while RNA is usually linear.
O DNA has the pyrimidine base thymine while RNA has uracil instead.
O None of the above.
DNA has no 2'-hydroxyl group while RNA contains 2'-hydroxyl group.

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