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A double stranded DNA molecule has 20% of cytosine. Using Chargaff's law calculate the percentage of adenine in this DNA molecule?

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To solve the problem of calculating the percentage of adenine in a double-stranded DNA molecule that has 20% cytosine, we can follow these steps using Chargaff's law. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Chargaff's Law**: Chargaff's law states that in a double-stranded DNA molecule, the amount of adenine (A) is equal to thymine (T), and the amount of cytosine (C) is equal to guanine (G). Therefore, we can write: - A = T - C = G ...
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