RNA Polymerase and Transcription Process

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What must be attached to a DNA binding site before RNA polymerase can initiate DNA unwinding?

  • RNA silencing catalytic RNA
  • DNA helicase
  • Ribosomal RNA
  • Transcription factor and transcription mediator complex (correct)

What is the primary function of RNA polymerase?

  • Initiating DNA replication
  • Assisting in DNA repair
  • Facilitating protein synthesis
  • Synthesizing RNA from a DNA template (correct)

What is the maximum length of chains that RNA polymerase can build in eukaryotes?

  • 1 million nucleotides
  • 2.4 million nucleotides (correct)
  • 100,000 nucleotides
  • 500,000 nucleotides

Which type of RNA gene regulates gene activity?

<p>Micro RNA (miRNA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Transfer RNA (tRNA)?

<p>Transfers specific amino acids to growing polypeptide chains at the ribosomal site of protein synthesis during translation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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