STANDARDBotany-Genetics
STANDARD Botany DNA Structure MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy
A segment of DNA has 120 adenine and 120 cytosine bases. The total number of nucleotides present in the segment is
A
120
B
240
C
60
D
480
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
According to Chargaff’s rules, A = T and G = C. Therefore, the total number of nucleotides is 120 (A) + 120 (T) + 120 (C) + 120 (G) = 480.
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