DNA coding strand vs. template strand

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Hello!
Is complementary means identical here? I mean , we read template strand from 3’ to 5’ and synthesize mRNA 5’ to 3’. So, the base sequence of mRNA is the same as that of coding strand, except U instead of T.

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Please do correct me if I am wrong because I find it quite confusing whenever I read about coding strand vs. template strand.
And is there any light bulb idea/tip to have a clear explanation between these two?
Thank you.

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Hey! Seems like a minor mistake, it should be “the same” instead of “complementary”, will fix it now and release it in the next edition!
Nice catch!

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