Answer:
A= 20%
G= 30%
T= 20%
C= 30%
Explanation:
Recall that the sum of all nitrogenous bases in the DNA nucleotide is equal to 100%. And specific base pairings of Adenine to Thymine (A=T), and Cytosine to Guanine (C=G) must be equal.
So, the percentage of Adenine equal thymine, and that of cytosine equals guanine.
Now, A + T + C + G = 100%
So, if Adenine makes up 20% of the DNA nucleotides, Thymine is also 20%.
Then, 20% + 20% + C + G = 100%
40% + C + G = 100%
C + G = 100% - 40% = 60%
So, divide 60% by 2 to obtain the individual percentage of cytosine and guanine. Each will take 30%
Finally, A= 20%; G= 30%; T= 20%; C= 30%
