What Is the Role of RNA Polymerase in Transcription

question 71

Multiple Choice

What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?

• A) It catalyzes the synthesis of a new mRNA molecule.
• B) It copies the sequence of nucleotides on the template strand of DNA as a complementary sequence of mRNA bases.
• C) It catalyzes the formation of phosphate ester bonds.
• D) It is an enzyme.
• E) All of the above are correct.

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