Question
Write the sequence of the complementary strand for the following segments of a DNA molecule.
a. 5′ – CGTTTAAG – 3′
b. 5′ – CCGGTTAATACGGC – 3′

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(2) DNA molecule : 5′ – CCGGTTAATACGGC – 3′
The complementary strand runs in opposite direction from the 3′ end to the 5′ end. It has the base sequence decided by complementary base pairs A – T and C – G.
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