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A+T and G+C pairs have similar structures


The combination of a two-ring purine (A or G) and a single-ring pyrimidine (T or C) forms a base bair (
A+T or G+C ) with three co-planar rings.


The
A+T has two H-bonds versus the G+C with three .



Figure © 2010 PJ Russell, iGenetics 3rd ed.; all text material © 2010 by Steven M. Carr