Question

Why is Chargaff's rule important to DNA?

Answer 1

Chargaff’s rule:

1. It is named after its founder Erwin Chargaff.
2. Chargaff’s rule states that the number of purines and pyrimidines in the DNA exists in the ratio of 1:1.
3. They are a set of hidden rules that govern the structure of DNA.
4. It provides the basis for pairing.
5. With help of this rule, one can determine the base pair and strand length.