Chargaff's rule states that
A) DNA must be replicated before a cell can divide.
B) viruses enter cells without their protein coat.
C) only protein from the infecting phage can also be detected in progeny phage.
D) only nucleic acids enter the cell during infection.
E) the amount of cytosine equals the amount of guanine.

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Chargaff's rule states that the amount of cytosine (C) equals the amount of guanine (G), and the amount of adenine (A) equals the amount of thymine (T) in DNA. This is important for understanding the structure and function of DNA in replication and transcription.

Chargaff's Rule States That