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Where is RNA polymerase located?
Posted October 22, 2021
DNA and RNA QuantitationNucleusPhysiological ProbesCell Structures and Organelles
Answer

Humans have 3 types of RNA polymerases (I, II, III). RNA polymerase I is located in the nucleolus, a highly specialized nuclear substructure where ribosomes are assembled. RNA polymerases II and III are located in the nucleus. RNA polymerase IV and V are exclusively synthesized in plants.

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