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U812B4
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U812B4 asked in Science & MathematicsBiology · 1 decade ago

Complimentary Strand & mRNA Strand?

What is the answer to these questions and how do you obtain this? ~ Thank you

Coding Strand: CGT CTC TTC GGA CAC

Complimentary Strand: ?

mRNA Strand: ?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The complimentary strand is pretty simple - A pairs with T, and G pairs with C. So wherever you see a C it's complimentary base will be a G on the other strand.

    So complimentary strand would be: GCA GAG AAG GTG

    mRNA is basically the same as above, however it uses U instead of T. To G and C pair the same, but now U pairs with A (the base changes here cause of protein synthesis).

    So mRNA strand would be: GCA GAG AAG CCU GUG

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