Which of the following clusters of terms accurately describes DNA as it is generally viewed to exist in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

A) double-stranded, antiparallel, (A + T)/C + G) = variable, (A + G)/(C + T) = variable
B) double-stranded, parallel, (A + T)/C + G) = 1.0, (A + G)/(C + T) = 1.0
C) single-stranded, antiparallel, (A + T)/C + G) = 1.0, (A + G)/(C + T) = 1.0
D) double-stranded, parallel, (A + T)/C + G) = variable, (A + G)/(C + T) = 1.0
E) double-stranded, antiparallel, (A + T)/C + G) = variable, (A + G)/(C+ T) = 1.0


Answer: E

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