Coding strand

Definition

The coding strand is one of the two strands of DNA involved in transcription, specifically the one that has the same sequence as the resulting mRNA, except it contains thymine instead of uracil. Unlike its counterpart, the template strand, it does not serve as a direct template for RNA synthesis but its sequence matches the RNA's sequence.

Related terms

Template Strand:

The template strand is the strand of DNA that serves directly as a template for RNA polymerase during transcription to synthesize mRNA.

Messenger RNA (mRNA):

Messenger RNA is a single-stranded molecule that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

Transcription:

Transcription is the process by which genetic information encoded in DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA), leading to protein synthesis