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Why is DNA molecule considered as a better hereditary material than RNA molecule ?

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DNA is more stable than RNA because DNA contains deoxyribose, RNA contains ribose, characterised by the presence of the 2'OH on the pentose ring. This OH group makes RNA less stable and highly reactive. That's why it is more susceptible to hydrolysis.
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