Does RNA polymerase make RNA?

Posted October 25, 2021

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Answer

Yes, RNA polymerase makes RNA. This synthesis takes place during transcription. During transcription, RNA polymerase uses the information encoded within the DNA sequence of a gene to make a new strand of RNA.

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