Biology A-Level
template strand
What template strand means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Each separated strand acts as this, with free DNA nucleotides attracted to the exposed complementary bases.
The single DNA strand that is copied during transcription, while the other strand is the coding strand.
Topics that use template strand
- DNA and protein synthesis (AQA A-Level)
- DNA replication (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- complementary base pairing
- alternative splicing
- clover-leaf shape
- codons and anticodons
- density gradient centrifugation
- DNA polymerase
- genetic continuity
- genome
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