In DNA of certain organisms, guanine constitutes 20% of the bases. What percentage of the bases would be adenine ?

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10%

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20%

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30%

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40%

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Solution

The correct option is C 30%
According to Chargaff's rule: A+G = C+T. So, if guanine constitutes 20% of DNA, adenine will be 30%. Because A + G makes 50%.

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