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41. The non-template strand of a gene is also frequently referred to in molecular biology as the

A. Antisense strand
B. Coding or sense strand
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C. Primer strand
D. Okazaki fragment

📝 Explanation

The non-template strand matches the mRNA transcript sequence exactly (except that DNA has T where RNA has U), earning it the name "coding strand."

📖 Additional Information

  • Antisense strand
  • Coding or sense strand
  • Primer strand
  • Okazaki fragment

The non-template strand matches the mRNA transcript sequence exactly (except that DNA has T where RNA has U), earning it the name "coding strand."

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