Assume that two strands of DNA have been separated and that the base sequence on one strand is TTGC. What is the sequence of bases on the complimentary strand?
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a
AACG
b
GTAC
c
CGTT
d
GCTA
The correct answer is: d) GCTA
The complimentary bases are:
- A pairs with T
- T pairs with A
- G pairs with C
- C pairs with G
Therefore, the sequence of the complimentary strand would be GCTA.