Properties of Genetic Material | DNA vs RNA | Class 12 Biology | NEET 2026 | NCERT Explanation
Welcome students to the new video of the @botanyforneet Welcome to this NCERT-based explanation of Properties of Genetic Material & DNA vs RNA, from Class 12 Biology – Molecular Basis of Inheritance (Chapter 6). In this video, we explore what makes a molecule suitable to function as genetic material, and compare DNA vs RNA based on NCERT criteria such as stability, replication, variability, information storage, and inheritance. This is a high-weightage NEET 2026 topic, and questions are frequently asked directly from NCERT lines about DNA as a better genetic material. Perfect for NEET aspirants seeking clear concepts, diagrams, and complete NCERT line-by-line understanding. 🔬 Topics Covered in This Video ✔️ Properties of an Ideal Genetic Material (NCERT criteria) ✔️ Stability of DNA vs RNA ✔️ Chemical and structural differences ✔️ Replication ability of DNA and RNA ✔️ Variation & mutation ✔️ Storage of genetic information ✔️ Why DNA is better genetic material ✔️ RNA world hypothesis ✔️ NEET key concepts & important NCERT points 🎯 Why Watch This Video for NEET 2026? 100% NCERT-based explanation Important diagrams included High-scoring concepts simplified NCERT lines highlighted for direct NEET questions Covers repeated NEET question trends 🔍 Questions Answered in This Video What are the properties of a good genetic material? Why is DNA considered better genetic material than RNA? What is the RNA world hypothesis? What makes DNA more stable than RNA? What are the chemical differences between DNA and RNA? Why is thymine used in DNA instead of uracil? Which molecule is more reactive: DNA or RNA? Why can DNA replicate but RNA cannot? What is the importance of phosphodiester bonds in DNA? How do mutations occur in DNA and RNA? What is genetic information storage in DNA? How does RNA act as genetic material in some viruses? Why is deoxyribose sugar more stable than ribose? What makes DNA suitable for long-term storage? What are the roles of mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA? What is the significance of complementary base pairing? What does NCERT say about ideal genetic material? Why is RNA less stable under alkaline conditions? What are the differences between single-stranded RNA and double-stranded DNA? Which NEET questions come from the topic DNA vs RNA?
