Why is it essential for the nitrogenous bases to remain in one tautomeric form when part of a DNA molecule?
A) It allows the width between the phosphate strands to remain consistent.
B) It is essential for proper base pairing of A with T and C with G.
C) The presence of additional tautomeric forms would violate Chargaff's rules.
D) The presence of additional tautomeric forms would cause the two DNA strands to form a parallel configuration rather than an antiparallel configuration.
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