Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
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Chapter 8, Problem 2SQ
What are the base-pairing rules for DNA?
a. A-G, T-C
b. A-C, T-G
c. A-T, G-C
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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