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If a portion of strand of DNA bases reads 5’ AGCTAGCGT 3’, what would the sequence of bases on the complementary strand read?

A. 5’ UCGAUCGCA 3’

B. 3’ TCGATCGCA 5’

C. 5’ TCGUTCGCU 3’

D. 3’ AGCTAGCGT 5’

Answer Explanation:

The complimentary base pairing of DNA states that A pairs with T while C pairs with G. From the give sequence, the complimentary DNA strand will be 3’ TCGATCGCA 5’

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

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  • Q #1: Which of these organs is not considered an accessory digestive structure?

    A. mouth

    B. salivary glands

    C. pancreas

    D. liver

    Answer Explanation

    Accessory organs of the digestive system comprise of organs that empty secretions into the alimentary canal. These organs include salivary glands, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. The mount if path of the alimentary canal.

  • Q #2: An atom of lead (Pb) has a mass number of 207. How many neutrons are in the nucleus?

    A. 130

    B. 125

    C. 82

    D. 84

    Answer Explanation

    We find the number of neutrons as follows

    Number of neutrons

                = mass number – atomic number

                = 207 – 82

                = 125 neutrons

  • Q #3: If a portion of strand of DNA bases reads 5’ AGCTAGCGT 3’, what would the sequence of bases on the complementary strand read?

    A. 5’ UCGAUCGCA 3’

    B. 3’ TCGATCGCA 5’

    C. 5’ TCGUTCGCU 3’

    D. 3’ AGCTAGCGT 5’

    Answer Explanation

    The complimentary base pairing of DNA states that A pairs with T while C pairs with G. From the give sequence, the complimentary DNA strand will be 3’ TCGATCGCA 5’