Multiple Choice
What is the product of transcription?
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15. Gene Expression
Steps of Transcription
Multiple Choice
What is the proper order of the following events in the expression of a eukaryotic gene during transcription?
A
Elongation, Initiation, Termination
B
Termination, Initiation, Elongation
C
Initiation, Elongation, Termination
D
Elongation, Termination, Initiation
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that transcription is the process by which a segment of DNA is copied into RNA by the enzyme RNA polymerase.
Recognize that transcription in eukaryotes involves three main stages: Initiation, Elongation, and Termination.
Initiation: This is the first step where RNA polymerase binds to the promoter region of the gene, unwinding the DNA to begin RNA synthesis.
Elongation: During this stage, RNA polymerase moves along the DNA template, adding nucleotides to the growing RNA strand in a 5' to 3' direction.
Termination: This final step occurs when RNA polymerase reaches a terminator sequence, causing the enzyme to detach from the DNA and release the newly synthesized RNA.
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