(a) Write the features that a biomolecule must fulfil to be able to act as a genetic material.
(b) DNA and RNA are both genetic materials. Which one of the two is more stable and why ?
(a) Features that a biomolecule must fulfil to be able to act as a genetic material are:
(b)
DNA | RNA |
More stable |
Less stable |
Double-stranded structure |
Single-stranded structure |
Presence of deoxyribose sugar |
Presence of ribose sugar |
Thymine |
Uracil |