Diff. between DNA & RNA polymerase (Prokaryotic) Flashcards
1
Q
Subunits (DNA vs RNA)
A
~ 10 vs 6
2
Q
molecular weight (DNA vs RNA)
A
~ 400 kda vs ~500 kda
3
Q
Precursor|Bases (DNA vs RNA)
A
dATP, dCTP, dTTP, dGTP
ATP, CTP, UTP, GTP
4
Q
Direction of synthesis (DNA vs RNA)
A
DNA: 5’ -> 3’
RNA: 5’ -> 3’
5
Q
Exonuclease Activity
(DNA vs RNA)
A
DNA: 3’ -> 5’
RNA: none
6
Q
Primer (DNA vs RNA)
A
DNA: RNA/DNA
RNA: none
7
Q
Template Strand (DNA vs RNA)
A
Double Strand vs Single Strand
8
Q
Metal Ions (DNA vs RNA)
A
Both: Zn+2 & Mg +2
9
Q
Phosphates Released
A
Both: 2