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Assertion : Synthesis of mRNA takes place in `5' rarr 3'` direction
Reason : Reading of mRNA is always in `3' rarr 5'` direction

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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`**` Synthesis of mRNA takes place in `5' rarr 3'` direction
`**` Reading of mRNA is always in `5' rarr 3'` direction
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