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MHT CET 202624 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
24 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

MHT CET 2026 · 24 April · Morning Shift · Biology · Molecular Basis of Inheritance

If the number of adenine nitrogenous base in a given DNA segment is...

If the number of adenine nitrogenous base in a given DNA segment is 25 and the number of guanine is 45, What would be the total number of nucleotides in that segment?

Options

  1. A50
  2. B70
  3. C90
  4. D140

Correct answer

D. 140

Step-by-step solution

According to Chargaff's rule for a double-stranded DNA molecule, the number of adenine bases is equal to the number of thymine bases, and the number of guanine bases is equal to the number of cytosine bases.

Given, Adenine (A)=25) = 25

Therefore, Thymine (T)=25) = 25

Given, Guanine (G)=45) = 45

Therefore, Cytosine (C)=45) = 45

Total number of nucleotides = A+T+G+CA + T + G + C

Total number of nucleotides = 25+25+45+45=14025 + 25 + 45 + 45 = 140

Answer: 140
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