When DNA ladder's rungs are the same width, why do A-T and G-C form complementary base pairs according to Chargaff's rule

A. The larger C pairs with the smaller A, and the larger G pairs with the smaller T.

B. The larger A pairs with the smaller G, and the larger T pairs with the smaller C.

C. The larger A pairs with the smaller T, and the larger G pairs with the smaller C.

D. The larger T pairs with the smaller A, and the larger C pairs with the smaller G.

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Anthony Villegas

4 January, 16:49

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Landyn Dillon · Answer 1

The larger T pairs with the smaller A and the larger C pairs with the smaller G.