Since DNA is double-stranded, either strand could serve as template for the production of a messenger RNA molecule. The strand that is used to direct mRNA synthesis is known as the strand.
Question
Since DNA is double-stranded, either strand could serve as template for the production of a messenger RNA molecule. The strand that is used to direct mRNA synthesis is known as the strand.
Solution
The strand that is used to direct mRNA synthesis is known as the "template" strand.
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