If One Strand of a DNA Molecule Has the Base

question 21

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 3'-UACACGG-5'
• B) 3'-GGCACAT-5'
• C) 3'-CGTGTAA-5'
• D) 3'-ATGTGCC-5'
• E) 3'-TACACGG-5'

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Definitions:

Elimination Product

A compound resulting from the removal of elements of a smaller molecule from a larger molecule, typically water from an alcohol to form an alkene.

Organic Product

A molecule or compound that consists of carbon atoms bonded together, excluding carbides, carbonates, and cyanides, often produced through organic reactions.

Diastereomer

indicates two or more stereoisomers of a compound that are not mirror images of each other, differing in the spatial arrangement of atoms.

Sodium Ethoxide

A strong base formed by the reaction of sodium with ethanol, used in organic synthesis, particularly in the deprotonation and alkylation of compounds.