Q. Given below are two statements: 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.
A) Statement I false but Statement II is true.
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
C) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
D) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Explanation
[Solution from source] RNA is unstable and mutates faster, so RNA viruses with short life spans mutate and evolve faster. Answer (2).
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