Consider the Following Double-Stranded DNA Region: 5ʹ-TGCCAT-3ʹ

question 58

Multiple Choice

Consider the following double-stranded DNA region: 5ʹ-TGCCAT-3ʹ
3ʹ-ACGGTA-5ʹ
If the lower strand is transcribed, which strand will result?

• A) TGCCAT
• B) TCGGTA
• C) UGCCAU
• D) UGCCUA
• E) TCGGUT

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A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms as it is a key component of amino acids and nucleic acids.

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