Asked by Gabrielle Murray on Apr 26, 2024
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Which of the following bases pairs with adenine in DNA?
A) guanine
B) adenine
C) thymine
D) uracil
E) cytosine
Adenine
One of the four nucleobase molecules in DNA and RNA, which pairs with thymine in DNA or uracil in RNA and is a fundamental component of genetic coding.
Thymine
A nitrogenous base found in DNA, pairing with adenine through hydrogen bonds.
Guanine
A nucleobase found in DNA and RNA, which pairs with cytosine.
- Understand the function and significance of complementary base pairing in the structure of DNA.
Verified Answer
AD
Avionna DawsonMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Adenine always pairs with thymine in DNA, and cytosine always pairs with guanine. Therefore, the base that pairs with adenine is thymine. Choice C is the correct answer.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the function and significance of complementary base pairing in the structure of DNA.