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A template strand of DNA is read in the _____ direction in order to direct synthesis of RNA in the _____ direction.

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Answer:

DNA is always read in the 3' to 5' direction,

whereas RNA is read in the 5' to 3' direction.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Ricky Zheng
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The RNA synthesis or ADN transcription occurs in the nucleus and requires:
- DNA strand to act as a template.
- Enzymes, specially the RNA-polymerase.
- Ribonucleotides of Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine and Uracil.
This consist of three maturation of the 3'-->5' direction while the sense of RNA synthesis is 5'-->3'.
This is fulfilled because the enzyme selects the ribonucleotide whose base is complementary to the DNA chain that acts as a template, and binds it by means of a nucleotide bond, releasing a phosphate group.
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