Examine the DNA Sequence Shown Below

question 37

Essay

Examine the DNA sequence shown below. How many possible reading frames does this piece of DNA have? Explain where they are. Which one can be used and how do you know?
5'-AGTCGATCGAACGGTCATCG-3'
3'-TCAGCTAGCTTGCCAGTAGC-5'

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