Transcription of a Typical Gene Encoding a Polypeptide in Eukaryotes

question 14

Multiple Choice

Transcription of a typical gene encoding a polypeptide in eukaryotes involves all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) the splicing together of a number of exons in the DNA prior to transcription.
• B) synthesis by RNA polymerase II.
• C) transcription of DNA corresponding to both introns and exons.
• D) transcription of the DNA which encodes the N-terminal of the polypeptide prior to DNA encoding to the C-terminal.
• E) addition of the poly(A)⁺ tail.

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