One strand of DNA (non-template) has base sequence CAG, TCG GAT. What will be the sequence of bases in mRNA?

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One strand of DNA (non-template) has base sequence CAG, TCG GAT. What will be the sequence of bases in mRNA? (A) AGC CTA CTA (B) GTC AGC CTC (C) CAG UCG GAU (D) GAC TAG CTA

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The non-template strand of DNA double helix has complementary base pair from template strand. The non-template strand has same sequence as in m-RNA but thymine is replaced by uracil here.

Q. One strand of DNA (non-template) has base sequence CAG, TCG GAT. What will be the sequence of bases in mRNA?

AGC CTA CTA

GTC AGC CTC

CAG UCG GAU

GAC TAG CTA

The non-template strand of DNA double helix has complementary base pair from template strand. The non-template strand has same sequence as in m-RNA but thymine is replaced by uracil here.