Which Statement BEST Describes What Occurs During Transcription

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes what occurs during transcription?

• A) DNA is reproduced.
• B) Protein is synthesized using DNA as a template.
• C) Protein is synthesized using mRNA as a template.
• D) mRNA is synthesized using DNA as a template.
• E) mRNA is synthesized using protein as a template.

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Definitions:

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