The table in Figure 12-3 shows the results of measuring the percentages of the four bases in the DNA of several different organisms. Some of the values are missing from the table. Based on Chargaff's rule, the percentages of thymine bases in chicken DNA should be around

A. 28.8%.

B. 19.9%.

C. 21.5%.

D. 13.4%.

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Emma Roberts

22 April, 03:45

The table in Figure 12-3 shows the results of measuring the percentages of the four bases in the DNA of several different organisms. Some of the values are missing from the table. Based on Chargaff's rule, the percentages of thymine bases in chicken DNA should be around

A. 28.8%.

B. 19.9%.

C. 21.5%.

D. 13.4%.

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Mcdowell · Answer 1

The correct answer to this question is letter " B. 19.9%. "

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The table in Figure 12-3 shows the results of measuring the percentages of the four bases in the DNA of several different organisms. Some of the values are missing from the table. Based on Chargaff’s rule, the percentages of thymine bases in chicken DNA should be around 19.9%