Assertion : In a $DNA$ molecule, $A-T$ rich parts melt before $G-C$ rich parts.

Reason : In between $A$ and $T$ there are three $H-$ bond, whereas in between $G$ and $C$ there are two $H-$ bonds.

AIIMS 2010,AIIMS 2015, Medium
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In a $DNA$ molecule, $A-T$ rich parts melt before $G-C$ rich parts because there are two $H-$ bond between $A$ and $T$ whereas in between $G$ and $C$, there are three $H-$ bond.
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