Molecular components of transcription Flashcards
1
Q
What is RNA synthesis catalyzed by?
A
RNA polymerase
2
Q
What is the promoter?
A
The DNA sequence where RNA polymerase attaches
3
Q
What is the terminator?
A
The sequence signalling the end of transcription
4
Q
what is a transcription unit?
A
the stretch of dna that has been transcribed
5
Q
The three stages of transcription are:
A
Initiation, elongation and termination
6
Q
what does RNA polymerase do as it moves along the DNA
A
untwists the double helix
