What makes RNA mutate at a faster rate than DNA?

What makes RNA mutate at a faster rate than DNA?
  1. RNA being unstable
  2. RNA being a catalyst
  3. DNA being double stranded
  4. RNA having a shorter life span

Solution

RNA mutates at a faster rate than DNA due to its instability and faster life span.

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