Which statement about complementary base pairing is not true?

a. Complementary base pairing plays a role in DNA replication.
b. In DNA, T pairs with A.
c. Purines pair with purines, and pyrimidines pair with pyrimidines.
d. In DNA, C pairs with G.
e. The base pairs are of equal length.


Ans: c. Purines pair with purines, and pyrimidines pair with pyrimidines.

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