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In DNA molecule, which of the following base pair is not present?

A
Cytosine and adenine
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B
Adenine and thymine
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C
Adenine and guanine
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D
Cytosine and thymine
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Solution

The correct options are
B Adenine and guanine
C Cytosine and thymine
D Cytosine and adenine
  • In DNA, four bases pairs- adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and thymine (T) are present. Uracil substitutes Thymine in RNA and is absent in DNA.
  • The double strands of DNA are held together by hydrogen bonds between the bases, adenine forms a base pair with thymine (2 hydrogen bonds), and cytosine forms a base pair with guanine (3 hydrogen bonds).
  • Thus, Options (A) Cytosine and adenine, (C) Adenine and guanine, (D) Cytosine and thymine do not form base pairs in DNA.

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