When a sequence of double-strand DNA is displayed,
A)the coding strand is written in the 3' → 5' direction.
B)the template strand is written in the 5' → 3' direction.
C)the coding strand is identical to the RNA product.
D)None of the above.

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The question statement does not provide enough information to determine the correct answer. The directionality and identity of the strands are dependent on the context of the sequence and its function. Therefore, it is not correct to consistently assume that the coding strand is written in the 3' → 5' direction or that the template strand is written in the 5' → 3' direction, nor that the coding strand is always identical to the RNA product. Further information is needed to determine the correct answer.

When a Sequence of Double-Strand DNA Is Displayed