NEET 2024 Re · Class 12

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Given below are two statements regarding RNA polymerase in prokaryotes. Statement I : In prokaryotes, RNA polymerase is capable of catalysing the process of elongation during transcription. Statement II : RNA polymerase associate transiently with 'Rho' factor to initiate transcription. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. (A)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  2. (B)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  3. (C)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  4. (D)Both Statement I and Statement II are false

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The RNA polymerase is only capable of catalysing the process of elongation.

Chapter
Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Section
5.5.3 Types of RNA and the process of Transcription
Page
15
Words matched
12 of 12

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0, emb=1.0, combined=1.0). Verified: high — The span explicitly states 'The RNA polymerase is only capable of catalysing the process of elongation' and clarifies that it associates with initiation and termination factors transiently, which directly confirms Statement I is true and Statement II is false.

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