Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Concept introduction: DNA strand contains a complementary base pairing between A-T and C-G. The complementary strands are antiparallel to each other. RNA molecule contains the similar base pairing but the base thymine is replaced by uracil.
(a)
Answer to Problem 22.82EP
The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Explanation of Solution
The given DNA template strand is
(b)
Interpretation: The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Concept introduction: DNA strand contains a complementary base pairing between A-T and C-G. The complementary strands are antiparallel to each other. RNA molecule contains the similar base pairing but the base thymine is replaced by uracil.
(b)
Answer to Problem 22.82EP
The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Explanation of Solution
The given DNA template strand is
(c)
Interpretation: The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Concept introduction: DNA strand contains a complementary base pairing between A-T and C-G. The complementary strands are antiparallel to each other. RNA molecule contains the similar base pairing but the base thymine is replaced by uracil.
(c)
Answer to Problem 22.82EP
The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Explanation of Solution
The given DNA template strand is
(d)
Interpretation: The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Concept introduction: DNA strand contains a complementary base pairing between A-T and C-G. The complementary strands are antiparallel to each other. RNA molecule contains the similar base pairing but the base thymine is replaced by uracil.
(d)
Answer to Problem 22.82EP
The base sequence for initially synthesized RNA for the DNA template strand
Explanation of Solution
The given DNA template strand is
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