If the sequence of bases in one strand of DNA is ATGCATGCA, what would...
Sequence of Bases in One Strand of DNA
The given sequence of bases in one strand of DNA is ATGCATGCA.
Complementary Strand
The complementary strand of DNA is formed by pairing specific bases with their complementary bases. In DNA, adenine (A) always pairs with thymine (T), and guanine (G) always pairs with cytosine (C).
To find the sequence of bases on the complementary strand, we need to replace each base with its complementary base.
Step-by-Step Explanation
Let's go through the process of finding the sequence of bases on the complementary strand:
1. A (adenine) pairs with T (thymine)
2. T (thymine) pairs with A (adenine)
3. G (guanine) pairs with C (cytosine)
4. C (cytosine) pairs with G (guanine)
5. A (adenine) pairs with T (thymine)
6. T (thymine) pairs with A (adenine)
7. G (guanine) pairs with C (cytosine)
8. C (cytosine) pairs with G (guanine)
9. A (adenine) pairs with T (thymine)
So, the sequence of bases on the complementary strand is TACGTACGT.
Answer
Therefore, the correct answer is option C) TACGTACGT.