Which statement regarding the 'coding strand' of DNA is correct?
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Correct answer: Its sequence matches the mRNA, with U in place of T
The coding (sense) strand is complementary to the template strand. Because RNA is synthesized complementary to the template, its sequence matches the coding strand — with uracil substituted for thymine. The coding strand is not directly used by RNA polymerase.
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