If all four bases in DNA could form pairs with each other, what would the implications for DNA structure and function be?
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DNA structure: The current DNA structure is a double helix with specific base pairing (A-T and G-C) that ensures the stability and specificity of the structure. If all four bases could form pairs with each other, the structure would lose its specificity and Show more…
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