Question

The Template Strand is also known by which alternative names?

Options

• Antisense strand, Non-coding strand, Minus (−) strand

• Sense strand, Non-template strand, Plus (+) strand

• Coding strand, Plus (+) strand, Sense strand

• Structural strand, Exon strand, Promoter strand

Answer 1

The Template Strand, which serves as the actual template for RNA synthesis, is also referred to as the Antisense strand because its sequence is complementary to the mRNA. It is also called the Non-coding strand and the Minus (−) strand due to its 3' → 5' polarity, which is opposite to the direction of RNA synthesis.