Which of the following is where are nucleotides said to lie relative to the transcription site when they are in the "minus" direction?
A)downstream
B)upstream
C)downstrand
D)upstrand

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In molecular biology, the terms "plus" and "minus" are used to indicate the direction of a DNA strand relative to the direction of transcription. In the "plus" direction, nucleotides are said to lie upstream of the transcription site, while in the "minus" direction, nucleotides are said to lie downstream of the transcription site. Therefore, the best answer is B, upstream.

Which of the Following Is Where Are Nucleotides Said to Lie