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The following is not a character of RNA

A

RNA is unstable and degradable

B

RNA mutates at faster rate than DNA

C

RNA evolves slowly

D

RNA is catalytic/reactive

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C

`**" "`Both DNA and RNA are able to mutate.
`**" "`In fact, RNA being unstable, mutate at a faster rate.
`**" "`Consequently, viruses having RNA genome and having shorter life span mutate and evolve faster.
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