A Portion of One Strand of DNA Has the Sequence

question 56

Multiple Choice

A portion of one strand of DNA has the sequence 5' AATGGCTTA 3'. If this strand is used as a template for DNA replication, which of the following correctly depicts the sequence of the newly synthesized strand in the direction in which it will be synthesized?

• A) 5' TAAGCCATT 3'
• B) 5' AATGGCTTA 3'
• C) 3' AATGGCTTA 5'
• D) 5' TTACCGAAT 3'
• E) 3' TTACCGAAT 5'

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Definitions:

Biramous Appendages

Appendages with two jointed branches extending from their base. Compare with uniramous appendages.

Arthropods

A large group of invertebrate animals that includes insects, spiders, crustaceans, and others, characterized by segmented bodies, exoskeletons, and jointed limbs.

Crustaceans

A diverse group of arthropods, including crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, typically having a segmented body and an exoskeleton.

Vectors

Entities that carry and transmit genetic information or physical quantities, characterized by magnitude and direction.