NEET Chemistry Nucleic Acids Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): DNA has a double-stranded structure while RNA is typically single-stranded.
Reason (R): DNA contains the sugar ribose, which stabilizes the double helix structure.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true as per the NCERT, DNA is double-stranded and RNA is typically single-stranded. However, the reason is false because DNA contains 2-deoxyribose, not ribose, which contributes to its double-helix stability.
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