Botany-DNA Replication

NEET Botany DNA Replication MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12

If a double-stranded DNA molecule has 30% thymine, what is the percentage of guanine present?

A

20%

B

30%

C

40%

D

60%

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to Chargaff's rules, the amount of adenine equals thymine and guanine equals cytosine. If thymine is 30%, adenine is also 30%, totaling 60% for A and T. Therefore, guanine and cytosine together make up 40%, with guanine being 20%.

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