Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 76

Question: If the base sequence in one polynucleotide series of DNA is G-C-A-T-G, what shall be the sequence in the replicated complementary strand [MP PMT 1995]

Options:

A) G-C-A-T-G

B) C-G-T-A-C

C) A-T-G-C-G

D) G-C-A-T-C

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The replicated complementary strand is C-G-T-A-C because A binds with T and G binds with C.