If a Stretch of Human Double-Stranded DNA Contains 47% G

question 3

Multiple Choice

If a stretch of human double-stranded DNA contains 47% G and C bases, then ____.

• A) it contains 47% A and T bases
• B) there are more pyrimidines than purines
• C) there are more purines than pyrimidines
• D) it contains 53% A and T bases
• E) there are no genes in this stretch of DNA

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