DNA vs RNA: Chemical Differences — NEET Biology

Which of the following statements correctly highlight the chemical and structural differences between DNA and RNA and their functional implications? S1: DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and the nitrogenous base thymine, whereas RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil. S2: The additional hydroxyl group at the 2'-position in ribose sugar makes RNA chemically less reactive and structurally more stable than DNA. S3: DNA is generally preferred for the storage of genetic information due to its chemical stability, while RNA is better for transmission of genetic information. S4: Both DNA and RNA are capable of mutation, but RNA, being unstable, generally mutates at a slower rate. S5: While DNA is almost exclusively the genetic material in most organisms, RNA can also act as genetic material in certain viruses.