Why is RNA polymerase always present in the cell, while DNA polymerase has to get activated during specific times?
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This means that RNA polymerase needs to be constantly present and active in the cell to ensure proper gene expression and regulation. On the other hand, DNA polymerase is involved in DNA replication, which only occurs during specific times in the cell cycle, such Show more…
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