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Of the 4 bases, which other base does adenine most closely resemble?

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Adenine is most similar to Thymine. Adenine and Thymine always bond as a pair in the structure of DNA. Guanine and Cytosine are the other two bases of DNA and RNA that always bond as a pair. The molecular structure of the bases allow them to bond exclusively, fitting together like puzzle pieces.
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