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What is the base sequence, given in the 5′-to-3′ direction, of the RNA initially synthesized from the following DNA template strand base sequences.
- a. 5′ TAAT 3′
- b. 5′ CGCG 3′
- c. 5′ TCAG 3′
- d. 5′ TTTT 3′
(a)
Interpretation: The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Concept introduction: DNA strand contains a complementary base pairing between A-T and C-G. The complementary strands are antiparallel to each other. RNA molecule contains the similar base pairing but the base thymine is replaced by uracil.
Answer to Problem 11.82EP
The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Explanation of Solution
The given DNA template strand is
(b)
Interpretation: The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Concept introduction: DNA strand contains a complementary base pairing between A-T and C-G. The complementary strands are antiparallel to each other. RNA molecule contains the similar base pairing but the base thymine is replaced by uracil.
Answer to Problem 11.82EP
The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Explanation of Solution
The given DNA template strand is
(c)
Interpretation: The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Concept introduction: DNA strand contains a complementary base pairing between A-T and C-G. The complementary strands are antiparallel to each other. RNA molecule contains the similar base pairing but the base thymine is replaced by uracil.
Answer to Problem 11.82EP
The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Explanation of Solution
The given DNA template strand is
(d)
Interpretation: The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Concept introduction: DNA strand contains a complementary base pairing between A-T and C-G. The complementary strands are antiparallel to each other. RNA molecule contains the similar base pairing but the base thymine is replaced by uracil.
Answer to Problem 11.82EP
The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Explanation of Solution
The given DNA template strand is
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