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Question 22.1: Predict the sequence of bases in the DNA strand that is comp......

Predict the sequence of bases in the DNA strand that is complementary to the single DNA strand shown. 

5^{\prime} C–G–A–A–T–C–C–T–A 3^{\prime}

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Because only A forms a complementary base pair with T, and only G with C, the complementary strand is as follows:
Given: 5^{\prime} C–G–A–A–T–C–C–T–A 3^{\prime}
Complementary strand: 3^{\prime} G–C–T–T–A–G–G–A–T 5^{\prime}
Note the reversal of the numbering of the ends of the complementary strand compared to the given strand. This is due to the antiparallel nature of the two strands in a DNA double helix.

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