In the following genetic sequence, identify the correct complementary strand of DNA for the sequence 3' CAGTACCGTAAGCT 5'

a. 3' GTCATGGCATTCGA 5'
b. 5' GTCATGGCATTCGA 3'
c. 5' AGCTTACGGTACTG 3'
d. 5' GTCATGGCTTCGA 3'


B
The antiparallel complementary strand must read in the opposite direction: 5' to 3' and it must adhere to the A-T and G-C base pairing.

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