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Where does transcription take place in prokaryotes?
In the cytoplasm
What is the function of the Shine-Dalgarno sequence in prokaryotic mRNA?
Facilitates the initiation of protein synthesis
What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?
Covers the single-stranded DNA region
Which type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis?
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What is the rate of RNA polymerase during transcription compared to DNA polymerase during replication?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the binding to the DNA template in prokaryotic RNA polymerase?
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What is the start point for transcription in prokaryotes?
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Which subunit of prokaryotic RNA polymerase is responsible for assembly of beta and beta' subunits?
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What is the role of the sigma factor in prokaryotic RNA polymerase?
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In prokaryotic RNA polymerase, what is the function of the holoenzyme?
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