A template strand of DNA is read in the _____ direction in order to direct synthesis of RNA in the _____ direction.
A)3'-5'; 3'-5'
B)5'-3'; 3'-5'
C)3'-5'; 5'-3'
D)5'-3'; 5'-3'

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The template strand of DNA is read in the 3'-5' direction to allow the synthesis of RNA in the 5'-3' direction, following the rules of complementary base pairing and the directionality of DNA and RNA polymerases.

A Template Strand of DNA Is Read in the _____