Lecture 23 - Transcription

Question 1

Transcription

Answer 1

transcribing genetic information from DNA to RNA

Question 2

RNA transcripts are synthesized by

Answer 2

RNA polymerases

Question 3

3 stages of RNA synthesis

Answer 3

1. initiation
2. elongation
3. termination

Question 4

The fundamental reaction of RNA synthesis is

Answer 4

the formation of a phosphodiester bond

Question 5

The catalytic sites of RNA polymerases include two

Answer 5

metal ions