In analysing the number of different bases in a DNA sample, which result would be consistent with the base-pairing rules?
A) A = G
B) A + G = C + T
C) A + T = G + C
D) A = C

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According to the base-pairing rules in DNA, adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and guanine (G) pairs with cytosine (C). Therefore, the total number of purines (A + G) should equal the total number of pyrimidines (C + T).

In Analysing the Number of Different Bases in a DNA