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DNA acts as genetic material for majority of living organisms and not the RNA. Give reasons to support the statement.

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1. RNA was reactive and hence highly unstable.
2. Some RNA molecules acts as gene regulators by binding to DNA and affected gene expression.
3. Uracil of RNA is less stable than thymine of DNA.
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