If a double-stranded DNA has 30% of guanine, what will be the percentage of adenine and thymine base pairs?

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If a double-stranded DNA has 30% of guanine, what will be the percentage of adenine and thymine base pairs? (A) 20% (B) 30% (C) 40% (D) 60%

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If a double stranded DNA consists of 30% guanine, then according to Chargaff's rule, cytosine is also 30%. Remaining 40% includes adenine and thymine base pairs.

Q. If a double-stranded DNA has 30% of guanine, what will be the percentage of adenine and thymine base pairs?

20%

30%

40%

60%

If a double stranded DNA consists of 30% guanine, then according to Chargaff's rule, cytosine is also 30%. Remaining 40% includes adenine and thymine base pairs.