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Transcription is required to make mRNA. During transcription, the following DNA

sequence is used as a template: GGGTTAC. What is the sequence of the complimentary
strand of mRNA?

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Answer:

CCCAAUG

The T in the DNA template strand is replaced by U in RNA. And so base pairing between the DNA template strand and the new mRNA strand is G-C T-A and A-U, (Thymine in DNA is replaced by Uracil in RNA(

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