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DNA sample collected from an unidentified bacterial species (Y) contains \(13%\) adenine. The \(G{+}C\) content (in percentage) of Y is ________________.
DNA sample collected from an unidentified bacterial species (Y) contains \(13%\) adenine. The \(G{+}C\) content (in percentage) of Y is ________________.
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For dsDNA, \(A=T\) and \(G=C\); use \(A{+}T{+}G{+}C=100%\).
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Correct Answer: 74
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: In double-stranded DNA, \(%A=%T\). If \(%A=13\), then \(%T=13\).
Step 2: \(G{+}C = 100-(A{+}T)=100-(13+13)=74%\).
Step 2: \(G{+}C = 100-(A{+}T)=100-(13+13)=74%\).
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