The DNA Sequence 5'-ATCGATCG-3' Will Pair with Which of the Following

question 73

Multiple Choice

The DNA sequence 5'-ATCGATCG-3' will pair with which of the following RNA strands?

• A) 3'-UAGCUAGC-5'
• B) 5'-UAGCUAGC-3'
• C) 5'-TAGCTAGC-3'
• D) 3'-TAGCTAGC-5'
• E) 3'-AUGCAUGC-5'

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Definitions:

Papovaviruses

A group of DNA viruses, known to cause diseases in humans and animals, including papillomas, polyomas, and vacuolating viruses.

Nucleic Acid

A macromolecule composed of nucleotide chains, which includes DNA and RNA, fundamental for the storage and transmission of genetic information.

Enveloped Viruses

Viruses that possess an outer lipid membrane (envelope), which often plays a role in the infectious process.

Herpesviruses

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