If a DNA molecule contains 15% adenine nucleotides, what percent of cytosine does it contain? ? 15% ? 25% ? 30% ? 35%
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Step 1: According to Chargaff's rule, the amount of adenine (A) in DNA is equal to the amount of thymine (T), and the amount of guanine (G) is equal to the amount of cytosine (C). Show more…
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