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In genetics, a "template" usually refers to a template or pattern that serves as the basis for the replication of DNA or RNA. Specifically, the term refers to the strand that is used as a template for the synthesis of a new DNA or RNA strand.
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In DNA replication, one of the two strands of double-stranded DNA serves as a template for the synthesis of the new complementary strand. This process takes place during cell division and is crucial for the transfer of genetic information to the daughter cells.
In transcription, in which RNA is produced from DNA, a DNA strand also serves as a "template" as a "reading frame" for the synthesis of the complementary RNA. These RNA molecules(m-RNA) then in turn serve as a blueprint for protein biosynthesis.
In genetics, the concept of the template is therefore crucial for the correct transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next and for any formation of proteins that are essential for cell functions.
