Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 167
Question: Which of the following statements about RNA polymerase are correct?
(i) RNA polymerase I transcribes rRNAs. (ii) RNA polymerase II transcribes snRNAs. (iii) RNA polymerase III transcribes hnRNA. (iv) RNA polymerase II transcribes hnRNAs.
Options:
A) (i) and (ii)
B) (i) and (iii)
C) (ii) and (iii)
D) (i) and (iv)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] RNA pol I transcribes rRNAs, whereas the RNA pol III is responsible for transcription of tRNA, 5srRNA and snRNAs.
RNA pol II transcribes hnRNA.