Unit 3-Molecular Genetics Lesson 5 11.0 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the rate at which RNA polymerase adds nucleotides during transcription elongation?
A
60 nucleotides per second
2
Q
In which direction does RNA polymerase move when elongating the RNA strand?
A
5’ to 3’ direction
3
Q
What happens to the DNA strands after RNA polymerase passes by?
A
The DNA strands rejoin.
