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  4. Read the statements (A) and (B). Choose the right one. (A) Synthesis of mRNA takes place in 5' - 3' direction. (B) Reading of mRNA is always in 3' - 5' direction.

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Q. Read the statements (A) and (B). Choose the right one.
(A) Synthesis of mRNA takes place in 5' - 3' direction.
(B) Reading of mRNA is always in 3' - 5' direction.

KCETKCET 2013Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Solution:

Synthesis of mRNA takes place by RNA polymerase in 5' $\to$ 3' direction, complementary to DNA template strand. The reading of mRNA is also done in the same 5' $\to$ 3' direction.