Which of the Following Statements About RNA Polymerase Is False

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about RNA polymerase is false?

• A) It synthesizes mRNA in a 5´-to-3´ direction, reading the DNA strand 3´ to 5´.
• B) It synthesizes mRNA in a 3´-to-5´ direction, reading the DNA strand 5´ to 3´.
• C) It binds at the promoter and unwinds the DNA.
• D) It does not require a primer to initiate transcription.
• E) It uses only one strand of DNA as a template for synthesizing RNA.

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