Chapter 16, Problem 64E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The complementary strand for each of the given DNA fragments is to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

DNA consists of two complementary strands of nucleic acid.

The complementary nature of the individual base units is the reason behind the DNA’s ability to self-replicate.

Each of the four bases, A, T, C, and G has a complementary partner with which it forms hydrogen bonds.

Each base pairs only with its complementary partner.

Adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G).