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is base pair in DNA the two letters or is that a nitrogenous base
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In the context of DNA, a "base pair" refers to the two nitrogenous bases that are paired together through hydrogen bonds. DNA consists of two strands that form a double helix, and each strand is made up of a sequence of nucleotides. Each nucleotide contains a nitrogenous base, and there are four types of nitrogenous bases in DNA: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).
The pairs are formed as follows:
- Adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T)
- Cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G)
So, when you refer to a "base pair," you are referring to the combination of these two nitrogenous bases (e.g., A-T or C-G) that are bonded together across the two strands of DNA.
The pairs are formed as follows:
- Adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T)
- Cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G)
So, when you refer to a "base pair," you are referring to the combination of these two nitrogenous bases (e.g., A-T or C-G) that are bonded together across the two strands of DNA.