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Template Strand

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

The template strand is the DNA strand that serves as a guide for synthesizing an RNA molecule during transcription.

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