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If a double stranded DNA has `15%` cytosine, what is the `%` of adenine in the DNA ?

A

`15%`

B

`70%`

C

`35%`

D

`30%`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Cytosine `=15%`
According to chargaff principle
A = T & G = C
A+T+G+C = 100
Thus A will be `35%`
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