A species has 29% of its DNA composed of the nucleotide containing guanine (G).What percent does the nitrogen base thymine (T)equal?

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In DNA, G pairs with C, and A pairs with T. If G is 29%, then C would be 29%. The combination of G (guanine) and C (cytosine) would equal 58%. This would leave 42% for the combination of A (adenine) and T (thymine). Since A and T are equal, then both A and T would comprise 21%.

A Species Has 29% of Its DNA Composed of the Nucleotide