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 complementary DNA strand

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The coding strand is not used to direct RNA synthesis; it is the non-template strand that has the same sequence as the RNA transcript (except for thymine being replaced by uracil). The template strand, also known as the antisense or negative strand, is the one used to synthesize RNA.

Which of These Terms Does Not Describe the DNA Strand