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Types of RNA polymerase required in nucleus for RNA synthesis

Updated On: May 2, 2024
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The Correct Option is C

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In eukaryotic cells, there are multiple types of RNA polymerase enzymes responsible for different types of RNA synthesis. The RNA polymerase required in the nucleus for RNA synthesis includes 3. RNA polymerase I is responsible for the synthesis of ribosomal RNA (rRNA), RNA polymerase II is responsible for the synthesis of mRNA (messenger RNA), and RNA polymerase III is responsible for the synthesis of small RNA molecules, including transfer RNA (tRNA) and some small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs). These three RNA polymerases are primarily responsible for RNA synthesis in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. So, the correct option is (C): 3

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Structure of DNA and RNA

DNA Structure:

Human DNA is unique and is made up of 3 billion base pairs. However, 99% of them are the same in all humans. The sequence of these bases determines what information needs to be coded that is necessary for the organism's growth and development. During the process of transcription (when DNA is replicated), a product is formed known as RNA (Ribonucleic Acid). This RNA is responsible for translating genetic information from DNA to protein followed by reading through ribosomes. 

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RNA Structure:

The ribonucleic acid has all the components same to that of the DNA with only 2 main differences within it. RNA has the same nitrogen bases called the adenine, Guanine, Cytosine as that of the DNA except for the Thymine which is replaced by the uracil. Adenine and uracil are considered as the major building blocks of RNA and both of them form base-pair with the help of 2 hydrogen bonds.

RNA resembles a hairpin structure and like the nucleotides in DNA, nucleotides are formed in this ribonucleic material(RNA). Nucleosides are nothing but the phosphate groups which sometimes also helps in the production of nucleotides in the DNA.

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