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If the DNA of a zygote has `20%` Adenine, Thymine in the gametic DNA is

A

`40%`

B

`20%`

C

`30%`

D

`15%`

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the percentage of thymine in the gametic DNA based on the given percentage of adenine in the zygote's DNA. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: We are given that the DNA of a zygote has 20% adenine (A). We need to find out the percentage of thymine (T) in the gametic DNA. 2. **Applying Chargaff's Rule**: According to Chargaff's rule, in a double-stranded DNA molecule: - The amount of adenine (A) is equal to the amount of thymine (T). - The amount of cytosine (C) is equal to the amount of guanine (G). 3. **Identifying the Relationship**: Since the zygote's DNA has 20% adenine, by Chargaff's rule, this means: - Percentage of thymine (T) = Percentage of adenine (A) = 20%. 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the percentage of thymine in the gametic DNA is also 20%. ### Final Answer: The percentage of thymine in the gametic DNA is **20%**. ---
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