Botany-Genetic Code
NEET Botany Genetic Code MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12
Which strand of DNA acts 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 template strand has the polarity 3' → 5' and serves as the template for RNA synthesis, while the coding strand has the polarity 5' → 3' and matches the RNA sequence except for uracil replacing thymine.
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