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The sequence of one strand of DNA is 3' TCGATC 5'. What is the sequence of the complementary strand?

O S'AGCTAG 3
O 5' TCGATC 3'
O 3' AGCTAG 5'
O 3 TCGATC 5

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Answer:

A) 5' AGCTAG 3'

Step-by-step explanation:

3' to 5' strands have complementary strands that go in the 5' to 3' direction.

- A pairs with T

-G pairs with C

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