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Chargaff’s rule is to?

  • A. Single-stranded DNA and RNA
  • B. Single-stranded RNA
  • C. Double-stranded DNA
  • D. Single-stranded DNA

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Chargaff’s rule pertains specifically to the composition of double-stranded DNA. This rule states that in any given DNA molecule, the amount of adenine (A) is equal to the amount of thymine (T), and the amount of cytosine (C) is equal to the amount of guanine (G). Therefore, the correct answer is:

Correct Answer

C. Double-stranded DNA

Key Points

  • Chargaff's rule applies to the base pairing in DNA.
  • Adenine pairs with thymine, and cytosine pairs with guanine.
  • This rule is fundamental to understanding DNA structure and function.