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What are the major enzymes used in DNA transcription?
Posted February 23, 2023

Answer

DNA transcription uses three polymerase enzymes – RNA polymerase I, RNA polymerase II, and RNA polymerase III. Although the structures of all three polymerase enzymes are homologous, they perform different functions. 

RNA polymerase I plays a role in the transcription of ribosomal RNA. It is located in the nucleolus. 

RNA polymerase II is located in the nucleus and plays a role in the transcription of mRNA. 

RNA polymerase III is also located in the nucleus and is responsible for the transcription of both ribosomal RNA and transfer RNA.