Which of These Terms Does Not Describe the DNA Strand

Question

Which of these terms does not describe the DNA strand used to direct RNA synthesis?
A) Template strand
B) Coding strand
C) Antisense strand
D) Negative or "−" strand
E) All these terms describe the DNA strand used to direct RNA synthesis

Accepted Answer

The coding strand, also known as the sense strand, is not used directly to direct RNA synthesis. Instead, the template strand (antisense strand) is the one that is actually read and transcribed by RNA polymerase to synthesize RNA.