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Which of the following statement/s regarding nucleic acids is/are wrong?
I. Haploid content of human DNA is `3.3 xx 10^(9) bp`.
II. RNA is the genetic material for the majority of organisms.
III. Both RNA and DNA can function as genetic material.
IV. The bases in two strands of DNA are paired through disulphide bonds forming base pairs (bp).
(V) In RNA, every nucleotide residue has an additional -OH group present at 2'-position in the ribose.

A

II only

B

II and IV only

C

III and V only

D

I, II and IV only

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