Draw the complete structure of the trinucleotide deoxyribo-oligonucleotide that is complementary to 5'dTdGdA3'. Draw this completely, showing all atoms of all parts of the structure.

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### Understanding DNA Complementarity

#### Instruction:
Draw the complete structure of the trinucleotide deoxyribo-oligonucleotide that is complementary to 5'dTdGdA3'. Draw this completely, showing all atoms of all parts of the structure.

#### Explanation:
To answer this question, we need to understand the basics of DNA complementarity. DNA strands pair through complementary base pairing: 
- Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T)
- Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C)

Given the sequence 5'dTdGdA3', we need to determine its complementary sequence.

#### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. **Identify the given sequence**: 5'dTdGdA3'
2. **Find the complementary bases**:
   - The complement of T (Thymine) is A (Adenine).
   - The complement of G (Guanine) is C (Cytosine).
   - The complement of A (Adenine) is T (Thymine).

3. **Write the complementary sequence**:
   Read from 3' to 5' (since it is complementary):
   - Original: 5'dTdGdA3'
   - Complement: 3'dAdCdT5'

4. **Draw the molecular structures**:
   Each nucleotide is composed of a deoxyribose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (A, T, G, or C).

#### Detailed Explanation of Drawing:
- **Phosphate Group**: Attach to the 5' carbon of deoxyribose.
- **Deoxyribose Sugar**: A five-carbon sugar with carbons labeled 1' to 5'.
- **Nitrogenous Bases**: A (adenine), C (cytosine), and T (thymine).

**Diagrams**:
1. **Adenine Complementary to Thymine**:
   - Thymine from the original pair with Adenine on the complementary strand.
   - Show hydrogen bonds between them.

2. **Cytosine Complementary to Guanine**:
   - Guanine from the original pair with Cytosine on the complementary strand.
   - Show hydrogen bonds between them.

3. **Thymine Complementary to Adenine**:
   - Adenine from the original pair with Thymine on the complementary strand.
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding DNA Complementarity #### Instruction: Draw the complete structure of the trinucleotide deoxyribo-oligonucleotide that is complementary to 5'dTdGdA3'. Draw this completely, showing all atoms of all parts of the structure. #### Explanation: To answer this question, we need to understand the basics of DNA complementarity. DNA strands pair through complementary base pairing: - Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T) - Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C) Given the sequence 5'dTdGdA3', we need to determine its complementary sequence. #### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the given sequence**: 5'dTdGdA3' 2. **Find the complementary bases**: - The complement of T (Thymine) is A (Adenine). - The complement of G (Guanine) is C (Cytosine). - The complement of A (Adenine) is T (Thymine). 3. **Write the complementary sequence**: Read from 3' to 5' (since it is complementary): - Original: 5'dTdGdA3' - Complement: 3'dAdCdT5' 4. **Draw the molecular structures**: Each nucleotide is composed of a deoxyribose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (A, T, G, or C). #### Detailed Explanation of Drawing: - **Phosphate Group**: Attach to the 5' carbon of deoxyribose. - **Deoxyribose Sugar**: A five-carbon sugar with carbons labeled 1' to 5'. - **Nitrogenous Bases**: A (adenine), C (cytosine), and T (thymine). **Diagrams**: 1. **Adenine Complementary to Thymine**: - Thymine from the original pair with Adenine on the complementary strand. - Show hydrogen bonds between them. 2. **Cytosine Complementary to Guanine**: - Guanine from the original pair with Cytosine on the complementary strand. - Show hydrogen bonds between them. 3. **Thymine Complementary to Adenine**: - Adenine from the original pair with Thymine on the complementary strand.
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