Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: In the $\text{RNA}$ world,$\text{RNA}$ is considered the first genetic material evolved to carry out essential life processes. $\text{RNA}$ acts as a genetic material and also as a catalyst for some important biochemical reactions in living systems. Being reactive,$\text{RNA}$ is unstable.
Statement $II$: $\text{DNA}$ evolved from $\text{RNA}$ and is a more stable genetic material. Its double helical strands being complementary,resist changes by evolving a repairing mechanism.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • A
    Both statement $I$ and statement $II$ are correct.
  • B
    Both statement $I$ and statement $II$ are incorrect.
  • C
    Statement $I$ is correct but statement $II$ is incorrect.
  • D
    Statement $I$ is incorrect but statement $II$ is correct.

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Statement $I$: $RNA$ mutates at a faster rate.
Statement $II$: Viruses having $RNA$ genome and shorter life span mutate and evolve faster.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below:

How many polynucleotide chains are present in $RNA$?

Which of the following is a type of $RNA$?

Which of the following is non-genetic and is utilized for protein synthesis?

How many main types of $RNA$ are there?

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