Question
Chargaff analyzed the composition of DNA from various sources. Mention what were his implications from all his experiments.

Answer

Implications proposed by Erwin Chargaff:
1. Purine and pyrimidine always occur in equal amount in DNA.
2. The base ratio i.e. A+T/G+C may vary in the DNA of different groups of animals and plants but the ratio remains constant for particular species.

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