{"id":42864,"date":"2023-10-11T10:43:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T04:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/?p=42864"},"modified":"2023-10-11T10:43:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T04:58:16","slug":"coding-strand-vs-template-strand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/coding-strand-vs-template-strand\/","title":{"rendered":"Coding Strand vs. Template Strand: 6 Key Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The genetic instructions for various cellular processes of living organisms are carried in the DNA molecule. DNA is the hereditary material, passing traits from parents to offspring. DNA has a double helix structure meaning, it consists of two long polynucleotide chains that are bound together by hydrogen bonds between A-T and G-C nucleotide base pairs. These chains are called DNA strands and the two strands are known as the coding strand and the template strand.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both the coding and template strands are important components of the double-stranded DNA molecule, each with its own characteristics and roles in the transcription<\/a> of mRNA. Both strands also play important roles in other cellular processes like replication and repair. However, the terms \u2018coding strand\u2019 and \u2018template strand\u2019 are specifically used for their roles in the transcription process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During transcription, where RNA is made from DNA, one of these strands serves as the template. The RNA molecule produced is complementary to this template strand.<\/strong> The other strand, which is not directly used as a template during transcription, has the same sequence as the RNA molecule (except uracil replaces thymine). This strand is called the coding strand<\/strong> as its sequence corresponds directly to the mRNA sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coding Strand vs. Template Strand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So, the coding strand and template strand are the two complementary strands forming the double helix structure of DNA, and they play crucial roles in processes like transcription and translation, which are essential for protein synthesis. Understanding the roles and characteristics of the coding and template strand is essential for understanding the processes of transcription and protein synthesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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