🔬 Everyday Science

What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?

A It copies DNA
B It synthesizes mRNA from a DNA template
C It translates mRNA into protein
D It repairs damaged DNA

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

RNA polymerase reads the DNA template strand and creates a complementary mRNA molecule.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?" is Option B: It synthesizes mRNA from a DNA template.

The other options — A) It copies DNA, C) It translates mRNA into protein, D) It repairs damaged DNA — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: RNA polymerase reads the DNA template strand and creates a complementary mRNA molecule.

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