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What is the primary function of thymine in DNA?

What is the primary function of thymine in DNA?

Options

  1. AIt forms hydrogen bonds with adenine.
  2. BIt forms hydrogen bonds with guanine.
  3. CIt forms hydrogen bonds with cytosine.
  4. DIt forms hydrogen bonds with uracil.

Correct answer

A. It forms hydrogen bonds with adenine.

Step-by-step solution

Thymine in DNA forms hydrogen bonds with adenine, which is complementary base pairing in the DNA double helix structure.
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