Identify the 3' and 5' ends of the DNA segment AGTCAT

Chapter 21, Problem 8

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QUESTION: Identify the 3' and 5' ends of the DNA segment AGTCAT.

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QUESTION: Identify the 3' and 5' ends of the DNA segment AGTCAT.

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To identify the 3' and 5' ends of a DNA segment, we need to understand the orientation and numbering system used for DNA strands. In DNA, each nucleotide has a sugar-phosphate backbone, and the carbon atoms in the sugar ring are numbered. The carbon atoms are labeled as 1', 2', 3', 4', and 5'.

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This video discusses the fundamental concept of DNA structure, focusing on the identification of the 3' and 5' ends of a DNA segment, specifically highlighting the sequence AGTCAT and its importance in understanding DNA strand direction for processes like replication and transcription.


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