In analyzing the number of different bases in a DNA sample, which result would be consistent with the base-pairing rules?

a. A = G

b. A + G = C + T

c. A + T = G + C

d. A = C

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Naomi

2 February, 08:32

In analyzing the number of different bases in a DNA sample, which result would be consistent with the base-pairing rules?

a. A = G

b. A + G = C + T

c. A + T = G + C

d. A = C

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Kendall Bridges · Answer 1

b. A + G = C + T

Explanation:

Chargaff's rule states that a DNA molecule has the same amount of pyrimidines (T and C) as purines (A and G).

In the DNA, A pairs with T and G pairs with C. For that reason, the number of A bases has to be the same as the number of T bases, and the number of G has to be the same as the number of C.

In analyzing the number of different bases in a DNA sample, which result would be consistent with the base-pairing rules?a. A = Gb. A + G = C + Tc. A + T = G + Cd. A = C

In analyzing the number of different bases in a DNA sample, which result would be consistent with the base-pairing rules?

a. A = G

b. A + G = C + T

c. A + T = G + C

d. A = C