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A DNA molecule is 160 base pairs long. It has 30% Guanine. How many Adenine bases are present in this DNA molecule?
A DNA molecule is 160 base pairs long. It has 30% Guanine. How many Adenine bases are present in this DNA molecule?
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Remember that in a DNA molecule, guanine and cytosine are complementary base pairs, as are adenine and thymine.
Updated On: Apr 1, 2026
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The Correct Option is B
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