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complementary base pairing DNA

Definition

noun. the pairing of nucleotide bases in DNA. adenine pairs with thymine and guanine pairs with cytosine.

Example Sentence

Complementary base pairing DNA is when bases pair up with each other like Adenine; Thymine; Guanine; Cytosine. A; T; C; G or (A and T ) (G and C).

More Example Sentences

DNA strands have complementary base pairs.

Synonyms

base pairing; nucleotide pairing; genetic pairing

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