RNA Is ____ Stable to Alkaline Hydrolysis Than DNA Because

Multiple Choice

RNA is ____ stable to alkaline hydrolysis than DNA because RNA's vicinal ____ group makes the 3'-phosphodiester bond susceptible to ____ cleavage.

A) less; 3'-OH; nucleophilic
B) less; 2'-OH; nucleophilic
C) more; 2'-OH; electrophilic
D) more; 2'-OH; nucleophilic
E) more; 3'-OH; electrophilic