If One Strand of a DNA Molecule Has the Base

question 69

Multiple Choice

If one strand of a DNA molecule has the base sequence of 5' CGGCATTA 3' the complementary strand of DNA will read:

• A)3' CGGCATTA 5'
• B)3' ATTACGGC 5'
• C)3' GCCGTUUT 5'
• D)3' GCCGTAAT 5'
• E)3' TAATGCCG 5'

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Definitions:

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies, which can influence differences within species' physical appearance, behavior, and susceptibility to diseases.

Population

A group of individuals of the same species living and interbreeding within a given area.

Neutral Alleles

Genetic variants that do not affect the fitness of an organism and are unaffected by natural selection.

Population Size

The total number of individual organisms inhabiting a particular area or environment at a given time.