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Which of the following enzyme binds to the promoter and initiates the process of transcription?(a) DNA polymerase(b) Lipase(c) RNA polymerase(d) LysozymeThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.My question comes from Types of RNA and Process of Transcription in Prokaryotes in section Molecular Basis of Inheritance of Biology – Class 12

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The correct choice is (c) RNA polymerase

The explanation is: The RNA polymerase BINDS to the promoter REGION of the DNA molecule. After the attachment of the RNA polymerase enzyme to the promoter, the process of transcription is being INITIATED.



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