Complementary Base Pairing in DNA Means That DNA Is Easy

question 14

Multiple Choice

Complementary base pairing in DNA means that DNA is easy to copy. How does this work?

• A) The base pairs that make up the center of the DNA molecule will only match with identical copies of themselves A:A, C:C, etc.
• B) It doesn't work very well, so many mistakes are made when DNA gets copied as cells divide.
• C) The base pairs that make up the center of the DNA molecule will only match up A with T or C with
• D) The base pairs that make up the center of the DNA molecule match other DNA molecules perfectly.
• E) DNA isn't very easy to copy, but there's no need to do that, so it doesn't matter.

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