Botany-DNA Replication

NEET Botany DNA Replication MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

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

A

20%

B

30%

C

40%

D

50%

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to Chargaff's rules, the amount of adenine equals thymine and the amount of guanine equals cytosine in DNA. Therefore, if thymine is 30%, adenine is also 30%, leaving 40% for guanine and cytosine combined, which means guanine is 20%.

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