Question

students are modeling mrna during the process of protein synthesis. which answer choice correctly describes the model of the mrna strand being transcribed?
f the mrna strand is complementary to the dna template strand; however, uracil instead of adenine is paired with thymine.
g the mrna strand is complementary to the dna template strand; however, uracil instead of thymine is paired with adenine.
h the mrna strand is an exact copy of the dna template strand; however, uracil instead of adenine is paired with thymine
j the mrna strand is an exact copy of the dna template strand; however, uracil instead of thymine is paired with adenine.

Explanation:

During transcription, mRNA is synthesized using a DNA template strand. mRNA is complementary to the DNA template strand. In RNA, uracil (U) is present instead of thymine (T) in DNA. In base - pairing, adenine (A) in DNA pairs with uracil (U) in mRNA (since in DNA - RNA base - pairing, A - T in DNA becomes A - U in RNA - DNA pairing as mRNA is made from DNA).

Answer:

G. The mRNA strand is complementary to the DNA template strand; however, uracil instead of thymine is paired with adenine.