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Sense strand

DNA strand that serves as a template for mRNA.

DNA strand whose sequence (read 3' to 5') is copied by RNA polymerase into a complementary mRNA. Sometimes called the template or antisense strand by alternate conventions.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary

    DNA strand whose sequence (read 3' to 5') is copied by RNA polymerase into a complementary mRNA. Sometimes called the template or antisense strand by alternate conventions.

Related terms

Complementary base pairing, Transcription