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DNA-dependent RNA polymerase catalyzes transcription on one strand of the DNA which is called the
DNA-dependent RNA polymerase catalyzes transcription on one strand of the DNA which is called the
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The correct option is C Template strand
Introduction to transcription
Transcription involves synthesis of an RNA strand using the 3’-5’ strand of DNA as the template. This process is facilitated by a DNA dependent RNA polymerase enzyme.
Template strand
The 3’-5’ strand of DNA is called the template strand as it is used by the DNA dependent RNA polymerase as template for the transcription of an mRNA strand. The template strand is also known as the non-coding or antisense strand.
Coding strand
In DNA, the 5’-3’ strand is known as the coding strand or sense srand. It is not used as a template for mRNA synthesis and is hence also known as the non-template strand.
Final answer
(C) Template strand
Introduction to transcription
Transcription involves synthesis of an RNA strand using the 3’-5’ strand of DNA as the template. This process is facilitated by a DNA dependent RNA polymerase enzyme.
Template strand
The 3’-5’ strand of DNA is called the template strand as it is used by the DNA dependent RNA polymerase as template for the transcription of an mRNA strand. The template strand is also known as the non-coding or antisense strand.
Coding strand
In DNA, the 5’-3’ strand is known as the coding strand or sense srand. It is not used as a template for mRNA synthesis and is hence also known as the non-template strand.
Final answer
(C) Template strand
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