WAEC Biology 2005 Question 56

Question 56

Chromosomes, DNA and Sex Linkage

Which of the following is not a correct base pairing on the DNA strand?

  1. A.Adenine, Thymine
  2. B.Cytosine, Guanine
  3. C.Guanine, Cytosine
  4. D.Uracil, Thymine
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Answer: D (Uracil, Thymine)

Explanation

DNA pairs adenine with thymine and cytosine with guanine; uracil is found only in RNA.