The template for RNA polymerase is ________, and the new RNA chain is ________ to the template

A) an independent RNA segment / parallel and identical
B) DNA / antiparallel and complementary
C) an independent RNA segment / antiparallel and complementary
D) DNA / parallel and identical


Answer: B

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