In mammals 40% of the DNA is composed of G-C base pairs, In thermophilic bacteria, the G-C content is 74% or higher. Why

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In mammals 40% of the DNA is composed of G-C base pairs, In thermophilic bacteria, the G-C content is 74% or higher. Why

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In mammals 40% of the DNA is composed of G-C base pairs, In
thermophilic bacteria, the G-C content is 74% or higher. Why is a
high G-C content advantageous for a bacterium living in hot spring
or vents? How many adenine bases are present in mammals?
thermophilic bacteria?
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