Question

If one strand of DNA has the sequence \[ \text{ATGCCTGA}, \text{the sequence in the complimentary strand would be} \]

• A. TAGGAACCT
• B. TCCGAACT
• C. TACGGAACG
• D. TAGCTGAT

Hint:

Remember that A pairs with T, and C pairs with G in DNA to form complementary strands.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Complementary base pairing.
In DNA, adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G). Therefore, the complementary strand will have the bases paired accordingly.
Step 2: Conclusion.
The complementary strand for \( \text{ATGCCTGA} \) is \( \text{TCCGAACT} \).
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{TCCGAACT}} \]