Botany-DNA Structure

NEET Botany DNA Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12

Which strand of DNA is referred to as the template strand during transcription?

A

3' → 5' strand

B

5' → 3' strand

C

Coding strand

D

Non-coding strand

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The strand that has the polarity 3' → 5' acts as a template during transcription, while the 5' → 3' strand is referred to as the coding strand.

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