Which base-pairing system is correct?
A) A to G; T to C
B) A to T; G to C
C) A to C; G to T
D) A to T or C; G to C or A
E) A to T or G; G to C or A

Name: Which base-pairing system is correct? A) A to G; T to C B) A to T; G to C C) A to C; G to T D) A to T or C; G to C or A E) A to T or G; G to C or A
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Which base-pairing system is correct?  
A) A to G; T to C
B) A to T; G to C
C) A to C; G to T
D) A to T or C; G to C or A
E) A to T or G; G to C or A

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A always pairs with T and G always pairs with C. This base-pairing system is known as complementary base pairing. Choice B is the only option that represents complementary base pairing.

Which Base-Pairing System Is Correct