Which one of the following correctly describes the direction of translation?
A) DNA is read 3'-to-5' and RNA is synthesized 5'-to-3'.
B) DNA is read 3'-to-5' and RNA is synthesized 3'-to-5'.
C) DNA is read 5'-to-3' and RNA is synthesized 3'-to-5'.
D) DNA is read 5'-to-3' and RNA is synthesized 5'-to-3'.
E) The direction varies in different genes.

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RNA polymerase reads the DNA template strand in the 3'-to-5' direction and synthesizes RNA in the 5'-to-3' direction.

Which One of the Following Correctly Describes the Direction of Translation