In an analysis of the nucleotide composition of DNA, which of the following will be found? A) A=C

B) A=G and C=T

C) A+C=G+T

D) G+C=T+A

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Amber Hess

Biology

29 September, 19:52

In an analysis of the nucleotide composition of DNA, which of the following will be found? A) A=C

B) A=G and C=T

C) A+C=G+T

D) G+C=T+A

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Francesca Simpson · Answer 1

Option C

Explanation:

As per the Chargaff's Rule of Base Pairing, nucleotide base pairs are complementary to each other and the common formula of pairing is as follows -

A member of purine (Adenine and cytosine) group pairs with the member of pyrimidine (Thymine and guanine) group

Therefore, A always pairs with T and C pairs with G as they become structurally stable by forming hydrogen bonds

Thus, Option C is correct

In an analysis of the nucleotide composition of DNA, which of the following will be found? A) A=CB) A=G and C=TC) A+C=G+TD) G+C=T+A

In an analysis of the nucleotide composition of DNA, which of the following will be found? A) A=C

B) A=G and C=T

C) A+C=G+T

D) G+C=T+A