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If the sequence of bases in one strand of DNA is ATGACTGTC, then the sequence of bases in its complementary strand is
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Options:
  • A TACTGACAG
  • B TUCTGUCUG
  • C GUAGTUAUG
  • D none of the above
Solution:
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The correct answer is: TACTGACAG
In accordance with the base pairing principle, A always faces T, T faces A and G face C in DNA molecules. Therefore, the sequence of bases is TACTGACAG.

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