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If the sequence of bases in one strand of DNA is ATGCATGCA, what would be the sequence of bases on complementary strand ?

General Science Biology Zoology Class 12th NEET UG NEET UG Preparation

Q. 17 of Quiz-1438 (Que-ID : 2960)

If the sequence of bases in one strand of DNA is ATGCATGCA, what would be the sequence of bases on complementary strand ?

  • ATGCATGCA
  • AUGCAUGCA
  • TACTACGT
  • UACGUACGU

Ans → (c)TACTACGT

Explanation → The sequence of bases on complementary strand TACTACGT

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