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In the bonding of nitrogenous bases in DNA,

A

adenine is paired with thymine

B

cytosine is paired with thymine

C

uracil is paired with adenine

D

guanine is paired with cytosine

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Structure of DNA**: DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is composed of two strands that form a double helix. Each strand is made up of a sequence of nucleotides, which include a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. 2. **Identifying the Nitrogenous Bases**: There are four types of nitrogenous bases in DNA: - Adenine (A) - Thymine (T) - Cytosine (C) ...
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