MDCAT Biology MCQ #943

A forensic scientist determines that a DNA sample contains 30% Adenine. What is the expected percentage of Guanine in this double-stranded DNA?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #943

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A forensic scientist determines that a DNA sample contains 30% Adenine. What is the expected percentage of Guanine in this double-stranded DNA?

    • A) 20%
    • B) 30%
    • C) 40%
    • D) 70%

    Answer: 20%

    Explanation: According to Chargaff's rule, Adenine equals Thymine; if Adenine is 30%, Thymine is 30%, leaving 40% for G-C (20% each).