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OpenStudy (narissa):

Assume that a DNA double helix contains 100 base pairs (one pair is A-T or C-G) and there are 45 cytosines. a. How many guanines are there? b. How many adenines are there

OpenStudy (narissa):

@adrynicoleb

OpenStudy (adrynicoleb):

I did biology awhile and I don't remember much..I'm sorry >.<

OpenStudy (adrynicoleb):

*awhile ago

OpenStudy (narissa):

oh okay thnks anyway

OpenStudy (narissa):

@PRAETORIAN.10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

There would be 45 guanines and 55 adenines I think.

OpenStudy (koikkara):

@narissa Yes, he/she guessed right. 45 cytosines means there should be 45 guanines also. And, so, space for 55 base pairs of adenine and thymin are left..

OpenStudy (narissa):

tahnks :)

OpenStudy (narissa):

thanks*

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