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In the DNA molecule

A

The proportion of Adenine in relation to thymine varies with the organism

B

There are two strands which run antiparallel-one in 5'`to`3' direction and other in 3' `to` 5'

C

The total amount of purine nucleotides and pyrimidine nucleotides is not always equal

D

There are two strands which run parallel in the 5' `to` 3' direction

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The correct Answer is:
B

Structure of DNA
DNA consists of two strands that are wrapped around one another to form double helix.
It has antiparallel direction one in 5’ – 3’ direction and other in 3’ – 5’ direction.
It forms complementary base pairing with purine and pyrimidine (A = T and G = C)
The amount of purine and pyrimidine remain same having base puring. (A = T) (G = C)
Total amount of purine is not equal to total amount of pyrimidine A + G `ne` T + C
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