Question

In 2014, scientists added a new synthetic base pair to DNA. What was it called?

• A. X-Y
• B. P-Q
• C. A*-T*
• D. G*-C*

Hint:

Remember X-Y as the unique synthetic base pair added to the natural DNA bases in 2014.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In 2014, researchers introduced two synthetic nucleotides, X and Y, to expand the genetic alphabet of DNA. This addition allows for the incorporation of artificial base pairs into DNA strands, advancing synthetic biology applications.