Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
DNA template strand should be identified for the 5-UGGGGCAUU-3 mRNA.
Concept Introduction:
DNA molecules consist of 2 DNA strands, which binds with base pairs as below.
Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T).
Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G).
In RNA;
Adenine (A) pairs with Uracil (U). Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G).
(b)
Interpretation:
DNA template strand should be identified for the 5-CCGACGAUG-3 mRNA.
Concept Introduction:
DNA molecules consist of 2 DNA strands, which binds with base pairs as below.
Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T).
Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G).
In RNA;
Adenine (A) pairs with Uracil (U). Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G).
(c)
Interpretation:
DNA template strand should be identified for the 5-GUACCU-3 mRNA.
Concept Introduction:
DNA molecules consist of 2 DNA strands, which binds with base pairs as below.
Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T).
Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G).
In RNA;
Adenine (A) pairs with Uracil (U). Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G).
(d)
Interpretation:
DNA template strand should be identified for the 5-GUAGUCACG-3 mRNA.
Concept Introduction:
DNA molecules consist of 2 DNA strands, which binds with base pairs as below.
Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T).
Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G).
In RNA;
Adenine (A) pairs with Uracil (U). Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G).
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