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The compound 'A' is a complementary base of ___in DNA strands.

A

Uracil

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B

Adenine

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C

Guanine

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D

Cytosine

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Solution

The correct option is B Adenine
The given compound (A) is Thymine. It always bind with adenine in DNA.

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