Assertion : DNA is considered to be a better genetic material than RNA for most organisms.\ Reason

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Assertion : DNA is considered to be a better genetic material than RNA for most organisms.\ Reason : 2' - OH group present in DNA makes it labile and less reactive.\

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(c) : $2^{\prime}-\mathrm{OH}$ group present at every nucleotide in RNA is a reactive group and makes RNA labile and easily degradable. DNA lacks $2^{\prime}-\mathrm{OH}$ group.