Assertion: The two strands of DNA are complementary to each other Reason: Adenine specifically forms hydrogen bonds with guanine whereas cytosine form

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Assertion: The two strands of DNA are complementary to each other Reason: Adenine specifically forms hydrogen bonds with guanine whereas cytosine form

Assertion: The two strands of DNA are complementary to each other
Reason: Adenine specifically forms hydrogen bonds with guanine whereas cytosine forms hydrogen bonds with thymine.
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Correct Answer - C
Adenine forms hydrogen bonds with thymine whereas cytosine forms hydrogen bonds with guanine . Due to specific pairing of bases the two strands are complementary.

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