What is the complementary base pair for adenine in DNA?

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What is the complementary base pair for adenine in DNA?
  1. Thymine
  2. Cytosine
  3. Guanine
  4. Uracil

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the complementary base pair for adenine in DNA?
  • Step 1: Understand that DNA is made up of building blocks called nucleotides.
  • Step 2: Know that each nucleotide has a base, and there are four types of bases in DNA: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).
  • Step 3: Learn that in DNA, bases pair up with each other to form the structure of the DNA molecule.
  • Step 4: Remember that adenine (A) always pairs with thymine (T).
  • Step 5: Recognize that this pairing happens through hydrogen bonds, which help hold the two strands of DNA together.
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