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Which one is the correct base pairing for DNA molecule?


A

Adenine-Thymine

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B

Thymine-Guanine

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C

Cytosine- Uracil

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D

Thymine- Uracil

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Solution

The correct option is A

Adenine-Thymine


The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

Option A

  1. DNA molecules consist of four nucleotides - adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine.
  2. Base pairing in the presence of hydrogen bonding.
  • Adenine - Thymine
  • Guanine - Cytosine

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option B

Thymine pairs with adenine by using two hydrogen bonds.

Option C

Cytosine pairs with guanine by using three hydrogen bonds.

Option D

In RNA, adenine always pairs with uracil.

Final answer: Adenine-Thymine is the correct base pairing for DNA molecules.


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