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If a dsDNA has 20% adenine, what would b...

If a dsDNA has 20% adenine, what would be its cytosine content ?

A

0.2

B

0.3

C

0.4

D

0.8

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The correct Answer is:
b
According to Chargaff's rule , the molar concentration of purines is equal to molar concentration of pyrimidines.
A+G=T+C
So if Adenine is 20% then T is also 20% because A always pairs with T.
Hence G is 30% and C is also 30%
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