Question

Assertion (A): DNA is a better genetic material than RNA.

Reason (R): DNA is more reactive and mutates at a faster rate.

Options

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

• Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

Answer 1

Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

Explanation:

DNA is generally a better material for storing genetic information because it is less reactive and more stable. RNA is more reactive and tends to mutate faster, so the reason is false.