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FAQ: What is the first base that T7 RNA Polymerase transcribes?

T7 RNA polymerase starts transcription at the final G in the promoter sequence. The polymerase then transcribes using the opposite strand as a template for 5’->3’ transcription. The first base in the transcript will be a G.