Question

question 1
dna has two strands. if the sequence of nucleotides of one strand was known, is it possible to use that information to determine the sequence of the second strand? explain your reasoning for your response using an example dna sequence.
question 2
can you be framed by your own dna? how might an individuals own cells lead to false verdicts of guilt? in your explanation, provide one scenario in which this might occur.

Explanation:

For Question 1, DNA strands pair according to base - pairing rules (A - T, G - C). So if one strand's sequence is known, the other can be determined. For example, if one strand is ATGCTA, the other is TACGAT. For Question 2, false DNA - related convictions can occur. For instance, if a person's DNA is left at a crime scene accidentally (e.g., through a hair shed in a public place that is then planted at the scene), it could wrongly implicate them.

Answer:

Question 1: Yes. DNA base - pairing rules (A - T, G - C) allow determination. Example: if strand 1 is ATGCTA, strand 2 is TACGAT.
Question 2: Yes. Scenario: A person's shed hair is planted at a crime scene, leading to a false guilt verdict.