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BIO 101 Foundations of Biology – From Scientific Inquiry to the Central Dogma Objective Question

Question

The enzyme that carries out transcription is __________.
Options
A DNA polymerase
B RNA polymerase (II)
Correct Answer
C Helicase
D Primase
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The enzyme that carries out transcription is RNA polymerase (II).

Hint

RNA polymerase II transcribes protein-coding genes into mRNA.

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