An RNA Molecule Has the Following Percentage of Bases: a =

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Short Answer

An RNA molecule has the following percentage of bases: A = 15%, U = 30%, C = 20%, and G = 35%.
a. Is this RNA single stranded or double stranded? How can you tell based on the base composition?
b. What would be the percentage of bases in the template strand of the DNA that encodes this RNA molecule?

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Definitions:

Neutrons

Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, having no electrical charge and a mass slightly greater than that of protons.

Protons

Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, fundamental to the chemical identity and properties of an element.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another, resulting in an electrostatic attraction that holds the ions together.

Polar

A molecule or part of a molecule containing regions with slight charges due to uneven electron distribution, leading to interactions with other charged molecules.