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Assertion : DNA is perferred over RNA for storage of genetic information.
Reason : DNA is more stable than RNA.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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Both RNA and DNA can function as genetic material, but DNA being more stable is perferred for storage of genetic information. For the transmission of genetic information, RNA is better.
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