Which of the following is false about purine and pyrimidine bases?

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A . They are hydrophobic and relatively insoluble in water at the near-neutral pH of the cell

B . At acidic or alkaline pH the bases become charged and their solubility in water increases

C . Purines have two rings in their structure, but pyrimidine bases have only one ring

D . At acidic or alkaline pH the bases become charged and their solubility in water decreases

Answer: Option D
Answer: (d).At acidic or alkaline pH the bases become charged and their solubility in water decreases

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