What base pairs are found in DNA and how are they paired?

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In DNA, the base pairs consist of four nucleobases: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G). The pairing rules for these bases are as follows:

  • Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T) through two hydrogen bonds.
  • Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G) through three hydrogen bonds.

This complementary base pairing is crucial for the structure of the DNA double helix, where A-T and C-G pairs maintain the stability of the DNA molecule.