During transcription, which base pairs with adenine of DNA in the newly formed molecule of RNA?
A) thymine
B) adenine
C) uracil
D) cytosine
E) guanine

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During transcription, uracil pairs with adenine in the newly formed RNA molecule. Uracil is a RNA-specific base that replaces thymine, which is found only in DNA. Therefore, option A is eliminated. Option B is incorrect because the RNA molecule is newly formed, and it does not contain adenine. Options D and E are incorrect because they are not complimentary base pairs for adenine in any type of nucleic acid.

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