The same strand in a DNA double helix is used as the template strand for transcription of every gene in a given chromosome.

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Each gene in a chromosome has its own unique promoter sequence which determines where transcription starts and which strand will be used as the template for that particular gene. Therefore, different genes on the same chromosome can have different template strands.

The Same Strand in a DNA Double Helix Is Used