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AAT Bioquest

Does RNA polymerase make RNA?

Posted October 25, 2021


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. 

Additional resources

Structural organization of the RNA polymerase-promoter open complex

Transfectamine™ mRNA Transfection Reagent

DNA and RNA Quantitation