In the DNA Double Helix, the Bases in One Strand

question 244

Multiple Choice

In the DNA double helix, the bases in one strand are complementary to the bases in the other strand.Therefore,

• A) a purine in one strand will attach to any pyrimidine in the other strand.
• B) the bases in one strand will be the same as those of the other strand.
• C) a pyrimidine in one strand will attach to any pyrimidine in the other strand.
• D) a purine in one strand will attach to a different purine in the other strand.
• E) a purine in one strand will attach to only one type of pyrimidine in the other strand.

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