DNA is favored as the storage molecule of genetic information because it ____ than RNA.
A) has more nucleotides
B) has greater chemical stability
C) can assemble into longer coding sequences
D) has more nucleotides and greater chemical stability
E) has greater chemical stability and can assemble into longer coding sequences

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DNA is favored over RNA for storing genetic information primarily because of its greater chemical stability, which is due to its deoxyribose sugar (lacking an oxygen atom compared to ribose in RNA) and its double-stranded structure, making it less susceptible to hydrolysis and other chemical reactions.

DNA Is Favored as the Storage Molecule of Genetic Information