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Name the two purines of DNA molecule ?

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A purine is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound. Purines have a characteristic double-ring structure composed of carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen atoms. DNA contains two purines, adenine and guanine, which are rings composed of six parts. These bases form hydrogen bonds with their complementary pyrimidines, thymine and cytosine, respectively.

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