The template for RNA polymerase is ________, and the new RNA molecule is ________ to the template.
A) an independent RNA segment / parallel and identical
B) DNA / antiparallel and complementary
C) an independent RNA segment / antiparallel and complementary
D) DNA / parallel and identical

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RNA polymerase uses DNA as a template for the synthesis of RNA. The new RNA molecule is antiparallel (running in the opposite direction) and complementary (matching base pairs) to the template DNA strand. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choices A and C are not accurate because RNA polymerase does not use an independent RNA segment as a template. Choice D is not accurate because the new RNA molecule is antiparallel to the DNA template.

The Template for RNA Polymerase Is ________, and the New