A particular triplet of bases in the template strand of DNA is 5' AGT 3'. The corresponding codon for the mRNA transcribed is ________.
A) 3' UCA 5'
B) 3' UGS 5'
C) 5' TCA 3'
D) 3' ACU 5'
E) either UCA or TCA, depending on wobble in the first base

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The mRNA codon corresponding to the DNA template strand triplet 5' AGT 3' would be 3' UCA 5'. This follows the base pairing rules of DNA and RNA. The first base (A) in the DNA triplet pairs with U in RNA, the second base (G) pairs with C, and the third base (T) pairs with A.

A Particular Triplet of Bases in the Template Strand of DNA