An important step in protein synthesis is transcription. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning this process?
A. The first step in gene transcription involves separating the double helix of DNA by an enzyme known as DNA polymerase
B. The initial product of DNA transcription is called heterogeneous nuclear RNA which codes directly for proteins
C. After processing is complete, the mRNA is exported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm
D. Only one protein can be produced from an initial mRNA strand
Answer:C
An important step in protein synthesis is transcription. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning this process?
A. The first step in gene transcription involves separating the double helix of DNA by an enzyme known as DNA polymerase B. The initial product of DNA transcription is called heterogeneous nuclear RNA which codes directly for proteins C. After processing is complete, the mRNA is exported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm D. Only one protein can be produced from an initial mRNA strand