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Question
What does the enzyme RNA polymerase synthesize? A. A polypeptide from an mRNA template B. A strand of DNA from an mRNA template C. mRNA from a DNA template D. mRNA from a tRNA template
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
RNA polymerase is the key enzyme in transcription. It binds to a DNA template strand and synthesizes a complementary RNA molecule, most commonly messenger RNA (mRNA).
Hint
It makes RNA from a DNA template.