Q. 17.38 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

What bases in mRNA are used to complement the bases $A$, $T$, $\mathrm{G}$, and $\mathrm{C}$ in DNA?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

$A$ pairs with $u$

$T$ pairs with$A$

$G$ pairs with $c$

$C$ pairs with$G$

Step 1: Introduction

DNA is a polymer made up of two polynucleotide chains which coil around each other to form a most recognized animals and viruses have double helices that transmit genetic instructions for development, function, growth, and replication. Nucleic acids include DNA and ribonucleic acid.

Step 2: Explanation

The nucleotides in mRNA are complementary to the bases in DNA in the following way:

$A$is paired with$u$

$T$is paired with$A$

$G$is paired with$c$

$C$is paired with$G$