Sense strand. Definition. noun, plural: sense strands. Strand of DNA running from 5' to 3' complementing the antisense strand, and transcribed into mRNA. Supplement. The sense strand is the segment in the DNA to be transcribed to make mRNA. The resulting mRNA transcript can then be processed (e.g. splicing, in eukaryotes) and translated into a polypeptide. Also called: 1  coding strand.
Definitions for vested interest. vested interest(noun) (law) an interest in which there is a fixed right to present or future enjoyment and that can be conveyed to another. vested interest(noun) groups that seek to control a social system or activity from which they derive private benefit. Vested interest.
Vested vs Invested â¢ Invested means having put in time, effort, or money into something for a favorable result. â¢ Vested means protected by law such as power vested in someone. â¢ Vested interest means special reason that makes a person biased towards something. â¢ Something vested is inalienable, complete, and permanent. â¢ A teacher invests his time and effort on his pupil. â¢ Personal stake in something makes one biased towards it, and it is said that he has vested interests.