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Standard X
Biology
Applications of Biotechnology
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Which is the better for transmission of genetic material DNA or RNA?
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Genetic material:
Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are both genetic materials.
The transfer of RNA from one place to another is simple, and it replicates at a faster pace.
It has larger grooves than those present in DNA and hence it is easy for enzymes to act.
Therefore, RNA is better for the transmission of genetic material.
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