The nucleotide composition of an organism's DNA can vary depending on its environment. How would you prove the previous statement using the two species, Escherichia coli and Thermus thermophilus? Provide a short rationale for your proposal.

The nucleotide composition of an organism's DNA can vary depending on its environment. How would you prove the previous statement using the two species, Escherichia coli and Thermus thermophilus? Provide a short rationale for your proposal.

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Biochemistry

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