template

in biotechnology
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.T06269
The nucleic acid single strand that is copied during replication or transcription.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 166 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)