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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