DNA-dependent RNA polymerase catalyzes transcription on one strand of the DNA which is called the `:`

Options

A. template strand
B. coding strand
C. alpha strand
D. anti strand

Answer

A

Explanation

DNA dependent RNA polymerase catalyses transcription on one strand of the DNA called a template strand.
A template can be considered as one of those strands of DNA which decodes its information directly through RNA polymerase.
This information is then restored within the RNA molecule and transferred outside the nucleus for protein synthesis within the cytoplasm.
The criteria that a molecule must fulfil to act as a genetic material are as following
(i) It should be able to replicate.
(ii) It should be chemically and structurally stable.
(iii) It should provide the scope for slow changes , i.e. mutations which are required for evolution.
(iv) It should be able to express itself in the form of 'Mendelian characters'