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What is meant by the term "processive transcription?" What part of the polymerase II structure ensures processivity?
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" Processive transcription refers to the ability of RNA polymerase to synthesize RNA continuously without frequently dissociating from the DNA template. This means that once the polymerase binds to the DNA and starts transcribing, it can add many nucleotides in a Show more…
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