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Select the correct statements out of the following .
(i)Both DNA and RNA are able to mutate.
(ii)RNA being unstable , mutates at a faster rate.
(iii)RNA shows catalytic properties.
(iv)Presence of uracil (U) at place of thymine (T) confers additional stability to RNA.

A

(i) and (ii)

B

(ii) and (iii)

C

(i) and (iv)

D

(i),(ii) and (iii)

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D
(d) : Presence of uracil at place of thymine in RNA makes it less stable.
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