If a DNA sample were composed of 40% cytosine, what would be the percentage of guanine? 40 10 20 80
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Step 1: Given that the DNA sample is composed of 40% cytosine, it means that the percentage of guanine is also 40% since they are always equal in a DNA sample. Show more…
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