Answer to Question #24469 in Microbiology for Kenya Roy

Question

Write the sequence of mRNA if the sequence of double stranded DNA is provided.

Answer 1

Suppose fragment DNA strand has the following nucleotide sequence: GTG-TTT-GAG-CAT. This DNA fragment is the matrix for the biosynthesis of mRNA, which is formed in the nucleus in the process of transcription. This is in line with the principle of complementarity A = U, U = A, G --- C, C --- G.
DNA: GTG TTT GAG CAT and mRNA: CAC AAA СUС GUA