The fact that within a double-stranded DNA molecule,adenine forms two hydrogen bonds with thymine and cytosine forms three hydrogen bonds allows _____.

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The complementary base pairing between adenine and thymine, and between cytosine and guanine (which forms three hydrogen bonds), is a result of the fact that these hydrogen bonds can only form between specific base pairs. This allows for accurate and complementary replication of DNA during cell division.

The Fact That Within a Double-Stranded DNA Molecule,adenine Forms Two