Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 4 - Nucleic Acids and the RNA World - Review - Page 106: 10

Answer

DNA is always read from the 5' end. Therefore, the circle can be attached only to the beginning of the given sequence, which forms the 5' end. The complementary strand, which contains complementary nucleotides (3'CCTAG5') to the template strand, runs in the 3' to 5' direction, which begins with the square.

Work Step by Step

To deduce the sequence of the complementary strand, the DNA base pairing rule is used, that is, the nucleotide adenine in the template strand pairs with thymine in the complementary strand, whereas cytosine in the template strand pairs with guanine in the complementary strand to make the DNA double helix.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.