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Melting temperature for double stranded molecules are converted into single stranded molecules. Which one of the following DNA will have the highest melting temperature?

A

DNA with

guanine

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DNA with

cytosine

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C

DNA with

Thymine

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D

DNA with

adenine

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Solution

The correct option is B DNA with cytosine
DNA rich in cytosine and guanine is more stable, having highest melting point.

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