AIM: How can we use a DNA template to code for RNA?
DNA code is written with the letters G C A and T
RNA code is written with the letters G C A and U
A DNA template strand can be used to code for a complementary strand of DNA by using the rules of DNA base pairing.
DNA to DNA
A pairs with T
T pairs with A
G pairs with C
C pairs with G
A DNA template strand can also be used to code for a strand of RNA by using the rules of DNA to RNA base pairing.
DNA to RNA
A pairs with U
T pairs with A
G pairs with C
C pairs with G
RNA code does not have the letter T. In RNA, the base U will be attached to an A in the DNA template.
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