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In DNA, the complimentary bases are:

  1. A
    Uracil and adenine; cytosine and guanine
  2. B
    Adenine and thymine; guanine and cytosine
  3. C
    Adenine and thymine; guanine and uracil
  4. D
    Adenine and guanine; thymine and cytosine

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According to Chargaff's rule, in DNA:Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T).Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C).

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In DNA, the complimentary bases are:
A
Uracil and adenine; cytosine and guanine
B
Adenine and thymine; guanine and cytosine
C
Adenine and thymine; guanine and uracil
D
Adenine and guanine; thymine and cytosine

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