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2004 · Q65
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Molecular Basis of Inheritance question

2004 · Q65

NEETBiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceMCQ+4 / −1
During transcription, if the nucleotide sequence of the DNA strand that is being coded is ATACG, then the nucleotide sequence in the mRNA would be -
  1. A
    UAUGC
  2. B
    TCTGG
  3. C
    UATGC
  4. D
    TATGC
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Correct answer: A

During transcription RNA synthesis from a DNA template takes place. It involves rewriting of the code without a change in its language. In mRNA, adenine pairs with uracil because thymine is not present in mRNA. So the nucleotide sequence in mRNA would be–

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