In DNA, which base pairs with adenine?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Thymine
- Step 1: Adenine pairs with thymine through two hydrogen bonds. Step 2. Cytosine pairs with guanine. Answer: thymine. Why not the others: uracil replaces thymine in RNA, and the other two bases pair with each other.
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