Asked by Cherry Recuero on May 06, 2024
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If one strand of DNA has the base sequence AAGCAA, the complementary strand has which of the following sequences?
A) UUCGUU
B) TTCGTT
C) AAGCAA
D) UTCGTU
E) TTCGTG
Complementary Strand
A nucleic acid strand that forms a sequence match according to the base pairing rules with another strand.
Base Sequence
The order of nucleotide bases in a DNA or RNA molecule that encodes genetic information.
- Comprehend the importance of complementary base pairing in determining DNA's structure and its functionality.
Verified Answer
AA
Adeola AdenekanMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The complementary base pairing rules dictate that A pairs with T and C pairs with G. Therefore, the complementary strand to AAGCAA would be TTCGTT, which is option B.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the importance of complementary base pairing in determining DNA's structure and its functionality.