RNA synthesis begins at the base in the DNA sequence designated by the following number:
A) +1 (plus one)
B) 0 (zero)
C) -1 (minus one)
D) -10 region (minus ten)
E) It varies among genes.

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RNA synthesis begins at the base in the DNA sequence designated by the +1 position, also known as the transcription start site. This site indicates the position where RNA polymerase begins transcribing DNA into RNA.

RNA Synthesis Begins at the Base in the DNA Sequence