Multiple Choice
The strand of DNA that has the same sequence as the RNA molecule being created during transcription is the:
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Introduction to Transcription
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Which of the following statements is false?
A
Transcription is the process that creates an RNA product from a sequence of DNA.
B
RNA polymerase builds RNA molecules from a DNA template.
C
A promoter is a sequence of DNA within a gene where RNA polymerase can begin transcription.
D
RNA polymerase, like DNA polymerase, requires a primer to begin RNA synthesis.
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Understand the role of RNA polymerase in transcription: RNA polymerase is an enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA from a DNA template during transcription.
Review the process of transcription: Transcription involves the creation of an RNA strand from a DNA sequence, where RNA polymerase binds to the DNA and synthesizes RNA.
Examine the function of a promoter: A promoter is a specific DNA sequence that signals RNA polymerase where to start transcription.
Compare RNA polymerase and DNA polymerase: DNA polymerase requires a primer to initiate DNA synthesis, whereas RNA polymerase does not require a primer to begin RNA synthesis.
Identify the false statement: The statement claiming RNA polymerase requires a primer to begin RNA synthesis is false, as RNA polymerase can start RNA synthesis without a primer.
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