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Which mRNA sequence is the complement to the DNA sequence GATCAC?

CUAGUG
UAGUGA
AGUGAC
GUGAUC

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CUAGUG is the sequence that matches the mRNA sequence and completes the DNA
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Normally when a DNA sequence is written, we should define its meaning (5 'and 3') we will consider the DNA sequence as follows: 3 'GATCAC 5'

the RNA sequence should be antiparallel and complementary to that of DNA, so the answer is:

RNA: 5 'CUAGUG 3'

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