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DNA is a self-replicating molecule. What accounts for this important property of DNA? DNA is a self-replicating molecule. What accounts for this important property of DNA? Its two strands are held together by easily broken covalent bonds. The nitrogenous bases of the double helix are paired in specific combinations: A with T and G with C. Replication is thermodynamically spontaneous and requires no enzymes.

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Answer: The nitrogenous bases of the double helix are paired in specific combinations: A with T and G with C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because of the specific combination of bases in the DNA, the strand automatically provides the DNA sequence for the production of its partner. Adenine will always pair with thiamin and guanine with cytosine, this pairing is fixed.

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