Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, where does transcription primarily occur?
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15. Gene Expression
Introduction to Transcription
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The enzyme RNA polymerase participates in which of the following processes?
A
Protein folding
B
Translation
C
DNA replication
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Understand the role of RNA polymerase: RNA polymerase is an enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA from a DNA template. This process is known as transcription.
Differentiate between transcription and other processes: Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA. It is distinct from translation, which is the process of converting RNA into a protein, and DNA replication, which is the process of copying DNA.
Identify the correct process: Given the options, RNA polymerase is involved in transcription, not protein folding, translation, or DNA replication.
Clarify the concept of transcription: During transcription, RNA polymerase binds to the DNA at a specific region called the promoter and unwinds the DNA strands to read the template strand and synthesize a complementary RNA strand.
Summarize the function of RNA polymerase: RNA polymerase plays a crucial role in gene expression by transcribing DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA), which is then used in translation to produce proteins.
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