Which Statement About Complementary Base Pairing Is Not True

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement about complementary base pairing is not true?

• A) Complementary base pairing plays a role in DNA replication.
• B) In DNA, T pairs with A.
• C) Purines pair with purines, and pyrimidines pair with pyrimidines.
• D) In DNA, C pairs with G.
• E) The base pairs are of equal length.

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