NEET2021Zoology-DNA Base Pairing

NEET 2021 Zoology Chargaff's Rule MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

If Adenine makes 30% of the DNA molecule, what will be the percentage of Thymine, Guanine and Cytosine in it?

A

T : 20 ; G : 30 ; C : 20

B

T : 20 ; G : 20 ; C : 30

C

T : 30 ; G : 20 ; C : 20

D

T : 20 ; G : 25 ; C : 25

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine, so if Adenine is 30%, Thymine is also 30%. The remaining 40% is divided equally between Guanine and Cytosine, making them 20% each.

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