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DNA is better genetic material than RNA,...

DNA is better genetic material than RNA, because:-

A

DNA is chemically less reactive and structurally more stable as compared to RNA

B

Presence of thymine at the place of uracil provides additional stability to DNA

C

DNA being stable, so mutate at a slow rate

D

All the above

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D
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