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DNA and RNA Structure — Quiz

Question 6 • Biology

A single strand of DNA helix has the code CGCTAA. Which would be the complementary code on the other strand of the helix?

Answer
A
ATAGCC
B
GCGATT
C
CGCAUU
D
TATCGG

Explanation

In DNA, C pairs with G and A pairs with T. Matching each base in CGCTAA gives GCGATT, so the complementary code is choice B, GCGATT.

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