Q. Which is not correct according to Chargaff’s rule?

A) A + T= C + G
B) A+ G = C+ T
C) $\frac{A + G}{C + T} = 1$
D) None of these
Explanation

According to Chargaff’s rule, the total amount of adenine released is equal to the total amount of thymine and similarly total amount of cytosine is equal to total amount of guanine, $i.e.,$ A=T band C=G. It also states that in natural DNAs, the base ratio A/T is close to unity and C/G is also close to unity (A+C+=T+G). Thus, in the given option, except A+T=C+G, all are correct.

Dr. Abubacker
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.