The sequence of cDNA synthesized from an mRNA template with the sequence AUGGUA would be ________. This cDNA probe would hybridize to gene chip DNA with the sequence ________.
A) UACCAU; ATGGTA
B) TACCAT; AUGGUA
C) AUGGUA; AUGGUA
D) TACCAT; ATGGTA
E) AUGGUA; TACCAT

Question

The sequence of cDNA synthesized from an mRNA template with the sequence AUGGUA would be ________. This cDNA probe would hybridize to gene chip DNA with the sequence ________.
A) UACCAU; ATGGTA
B) TACCAT; AUGGUA
C) AUGGUA; AUGGUA
D) TACCAT; ATGGTA
E) AUGGUA; TACCAT

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cDNA synthesized from an mRNA template is complementary and antiparallel, so AUGGUA becomes TACCAT. This cDNA would hybridize to a gene chip DNA sequence that is complementary and parallel to it, which is ATGGTA.

The Sequence of CDNA Synthesized from an MRNA Template with the Sequence