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What is the relationship between Adenine and Thymine in a double-stranded DNA molecule?

AThey are linked by triple hydrogen bonds
BThey are linked by double hydrogen bonds
CThey are both purines
DThey are both pyrimidines

✓ Correct Answer: BThey are linked by double hydrogen bonds

Adenine and Thymine pair together via two hydrogen bonds, while Cytosine and Guanine pair via three.

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