Textbook Question
Butane, the fuel used in disposable lighters, has the formula C4H10. The carbon atoms are connected in the sequence C-C-C-C, and each carbon has four covalent bonds. Draw the structural formula of butane.
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Ch.23 - Organic and Biological Chemistry
McMurry8th EditionChemistryISBN: 9781292336145
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Table of contents
- Ch.1 - Chemical Tools: Experimentation & Measurement143
- Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules & Ions134
- Ch.3 - Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions149
- Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution157
- Ch.5 - Periodicity & Electronic Structure of Atoms92
- Ch.6 - Ionic Compounds: Periodic Trends and Bonding Theory73
- Ch.7 - Covalent Bonding and Electron-Dot Structures47
- Ch.8 - Covalent Compounds: Bonding Theories and Molecular Structure51
- Ch.9 - Thermochemistry: Chemical Energy104
- Ch.10 - Gases: Their Properties & Behavior138
- Ch.11 - Liquids & Phase Changes43
- Ch.12 - Solids and Solid-State Materials56
- Ch.13 - Solutions & Their Properties98
- Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics79
- Ch.15 - Chemical Equilibrium107
- Ch.16 - Aqueous Equilibria: Acids & Bases94
- Ch.17 - Applications of Aqueous Equilibria125
- Ch.18 - Thermodynamics: Entropy, Free Energy & Equilibrium66
- Ch.19 - Electrochemistry130
- Ch.20 - Nuclear Chemistry73
- Ch.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry122
- Ch.22 - The Main Group Elements155
- Ch.23 - Organic and Biological Chemistry43
Chapter 23, Problem 13
If the sequence T-A-C-C-G-A appeared on one strand of DNA, what sequence would appear opposite it on the other strand?
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand that DNA is composed of two strands that form a double helix, where each strand is complementary to the other.
Step 2: Recall the base pairing rules in DNA: Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T), and Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G).
Step 3: Start with the first base of the given sequence, which is Thymine (T), and find its complementary base, which is Adenine (A).
Step 4: Move to the next base in the sequence, which is Adenine (A), and find its complementary base, which is Thymine (T).
Step 5: Continue this process for each base in the sequence: C pairs with G, C pairs with G, G pairs with C, and A pairs with T, to determine the full complementary sequence.
Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Base Pairing in DNA
DNA is composed of two strands that run in opposite directions and are held together by base pairs. The bases adenine (A) and thymine (T) pair together, while cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G). This complementary base pairing is crucial for the structure of DNA and ensures accurate replication and transcription.
Antiparallel Structure of DNA
The two strands of DNA are oriented in opposite directions, known as antiparallel orientation. One strand runs from the 5' to 3' direction, while the opposite strand runs from 3' to 5'. This orientation is essential for the proper functioning of enzymes that replicate and transcribe DNA.
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DNA Replication and Complementarity
During DNA replication, each strand serves as a template for creating a complementary strand. The sequence of nucleotides on one strand dictates the sequence on the opposite strand due to the specific pairing rules. Understanding this complementarity is vital for predicting the sequence of the opposite strand based on a given sequence.
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Related Practice
Textbook Question
Convert the following models into a condensed structures and line drawings.
(a)
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Textbook Question
Give line drawings for each of the following molecular formulas. You may have to use rings and/or multiple bonds in some instances.
(a) C2H7N
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Textbook Question
Convert the following model into a condensed structure and line drawing. Draw the structures of two isomeric compounds.
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