If a DNA sequence that is being transcribed has 20 cytosine (C) bases, how many guanine (G) bases will be on the complementary RNA strand?

A: 10

B: 20

C: 40

D: not enough information is given to determine this answer

Question

If a DNA sequence that is being transcribed has 20 cytosine (C) bases, how many guanine (G) bases will be on the complementary RNA strand?

A: 10

B: 20

C: 40

D: not enough information is given to determine this answer

KingPizza · Answer

my guess is B because it's the same? Correct me if I'm wrong though please

AZ · Answer

Yes

Cytosine is paired with guanine

so you'll have the same number of cytosines as you will guanines