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DNA and RNA structure

Problem

A scientist designs a primer, which is a short oligonucleotide, for use in a DNA sequencing reaction. The primer is complementary to the DNA template shown below.
3’-AGCTAGCGATCGGACGAT-5’
Which of the following shows the sequence and orientation of the primer?
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