AIIMS2018Botany-Molecular Biology

AIIMS 2018 Botany Transcription MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Select the wrong pair

A

RNA polymerase I⁻Sn RNA 5S rRNA, r-RNA

B

RNA polymerase I⁻r-RNA

C

RNA polymerase II⁻hnRNA

D

RNA polymerase III⁻tRNA

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Option A is incorrect because RNA polymerase I primarily synthesizes ribosomal RNA (rRNA), specifically 28S, 18S, and 5.8S rRNA, but not 5S rRNA, which is synthesized by RNA polymerase III. Option B is correct as RNA polymerase I does produce rRNA, while option C is accurate since RNA polymerase II synthesizes heterogeneous nuclear RNA (hnRNA), which is the precursor to mRNA. Lastly, option D is also correct because RNA polymerase III is responsible for synthesizing transfer RNA (tRNA).

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