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2. Match the following: Column I (Property) Column II (Molecule) A. Double-stranded I. DNA B. Catalytic but unstable. II. DNA C. Complementary pairing. III. RNA D. Protein synthesis base IV. RNA
  • A. A–I, B–II, C–III, D–IV
  • B. A–II, B–I, C–IV, D–III
  • C. A–III, B–II, C–I, D–IV
  • D. A–I, B–III, C–II, D–IV
✅ Correct Answer: D
RNA is catalytic and RNA is at the center of the protein-synthesizing system.
MCQ
6. Which of the following is a reason for DNA being chemically more stable than RNA?
  • A. DNA is single-stranded with repair mechanisms
  • B. DNA contains uracil
  • C. DNA lacks nitrogenous bases
  • D. DNA is double-stranded with repair mechanisms
✅ Correct Answer: D
Complementary base pairing enhances DNA’s fidelity and repair capability.
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8. Which statement supports the idea that DNA evolved from RNA?
  • A. DNA is single-stranded and reactive
  • B. RNA lacks genetic functionality
  • C. RNA's instability favored evolution of more stable DNA
  • D. RNA is less reactive than DNA
✅ Correct Answer: C
RNA’s reactivity led to the selection of DNA with improved chemical stability.
MCQ
Why is DNA better suited for long-term storage of genetic information than RNA?
  • A. It is translated directly into proteins
  • B. It undergoes more mutations
  • C. It can repair itself due to complementary pairing
  • D. It contains uracil
✅ Correct Answer: C
DNA’s double-stranded nature allows repair and stability for genetic storage.
MCQ
Why is RNA considered unstable?
  • A. It is double-stranded
  • B. It binds strongly to proteins
  • C. It is reactive as a catalyst
  • D. It lacks phosphate backbone
✅ Correct Answer: C
RNA’s catalytic nature made it chemically unstable.

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