Which of the following, when paired with its complementary strand, would have the highest T_m? A)AAGTTCCAGT B)GCAGCAGCAT C)ATTACGAGCT D)GCGAAATCAA E)TGACCTTGAA

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B) GCAGCAGCAT, when paired with its complementary strand, would have the highest thermal stability due to its high GC content. GC pairs have three hydrogen bonds compared to AT pairs, which have two, making GC-rich sequences more thermally stable.

Which of the Following, When Paired with Its Complementary Strand