NEET 2025 Botany RNA World Hypothesis Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : In the RNA world, RNA is considered the first genetic material evolved to carry out essential life processes. RNA acts as a genetic material and also as a catalyst for some important biochemical reactions in living systems. Being reactive, RNA is unstable.
Statement II : DNA evolved from RNA and is a more stable genetic material. Its double helical strands being complementary, resist changes by evolving repairing mechanism.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Both statement I and statement II are correct
Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are correct. RNA is considered the first genetic material due to its catalytic properties, while DNA is more stable due to its double helical structure.
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