Question

Which is true according to Chargaff's rule?

• A. $A+G=T+C$
• B. $A=C$
• C. $G=T$
• D. $G/T=1$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

According to Chargaff's Rule:
(i) Purine = Pyrimidine
(ii) $A+G=T+C$
(iii) $\frac{A+G}{T+C}=1$
(iv) $A=T,G=C$
(v) $A/T=1,G/C=1$
(vi) $\frac{A+T}{G+C}$ is variable