Question

For every gene, an RNA molecule is produced through the process of transcription/translation from ____ strand called? The other strand is called what and what is its importance? The ___________ strand is read in what direction? mRNA is synthesized in what direction and by what enzyme?

Answer 1

During transcription, one strand of the DNA (antisense strand) is used as a template to synthesize an RNA molecule (sense strand). The antisense strand is read in the 3' to 5' direction, and the resulting mRNA molecule is synthesized in the 5' to 3' direction by RNA polymerase.

Step-by-step explanation:

The process of producing an RNA molecule from a gene is called transcription. During transcription, one strand of the DNA, known as the antisense strand, is used as a template to synthesize an RNA molecule. The other strand, called the sense strand, is complementary to the antisense strand and has the same sequence as the resulting RNA molecule, except for the substitution of thymine (T) with uracil (U).

The antisense strand is read in the 3' to 5' direction, and the resulting mRNA molecule is synthesized in the 5' to 3' direction. The enzyme responsible for synthesizing mRNA is called RNA polymerase.