9. Why is RNA polymerase a good name for the enzyme that carries out transcription? Explain each part of the name: RNA, polymer and ase.
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RNA: This part of the name refers to the type of nucleic acid that the enzyme works with. RNA stands for ribonucleic acid, which is a single-stranded molecule that plays a crucial role in the process of gene expression. In this case, RNA polymerase is responsible Show more…
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