transcription stages Flashcards
1
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What is transcription
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The process by which an RNA sequence is produced from a DNA template
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1
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RNA polymerase separates the DNA strands and synthesizes a complementary RNA copy from one of the DNA strands
3
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2
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When the DNA strands are separated, ribonuckeoside triphosphate align opposite their complementary base pair
4
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3
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RNA polymerase removes the additional phosphate groups and uses energy from this cleavage to covalently join the nucleotide to the growing sequence
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4
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Once the RNA has been synthesised, RNA polymerase detaches from the DNA molecule and the double helix forms
