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The percentage of thymine in the DNA of an organism is approximately 30%. What is the percentage of guanine? A. 70% B. 30% C. 40% D. 20%

The percentage of thymine in the DNA of an organism is approximately 30%. What is the percentage of guanine? A. 70% B. 30% C. 40% D. 20%
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The percentage of thymine in the DNA of an organism is approximately 30%. What is the percentage of guanine?

A. 70%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 20%

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The answer is D. In DNA molecule, the thymine is paired with adenine. So the percentage of A equals to T, 30%. And guanine is paired with cytosine. The percentage of G and C are equal. So the percentage of G is 20%.
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