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What is the complementary sequence for TTGACGA

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AACTGCT

Explanation:

Base-pairing of DNA is complementary. Pyrimidines (Cytosine & Thiamine) pair with purines (Adenine & Guanine).

Specifically, Adenine pairs with Thiamine while Guanine pairs with Cytosine. This strict base-pairing rule also helps DNA replication to be of high fidelity with very rare errors. The two complementary sequences are usually antiparallel to each other.

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