Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 14 - From DNA to Protein: Gene Expression - 14.3 - DNA Is Transcribed to Produce RNA - 14.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 298: 2

Answer

RNA polymerase are enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of RNA from the DNA template. It does not require a primer and is not responsible for proofreading the sequence. During initiation, RNA polymerase binds to the promoter and is told where to start transcription and which DNA strand to transcribe.

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RNA polymerase are enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of RNA from the DNA template. It does not require a primer and is not responsible for proofreading the sequence. During initiation, RNA polymerase binds to the promoter and is told where to start transcription and which DNA strand to transcribe.
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