RE-NEET 2024 Botany Transcription Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements regarding RNA polymerase in prokaryotes. Statement I : In prokaryotes, RNA polymerase is capable of catalysing the process of elongation during transcription. Statement II : RNA polymerase associate transiently with ‘Rho’ factor to initiate transcription. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement I is true as RNA polymerase catalyzes elongation. Statement II is false because the Rho factor is involved in termination, not initiation.
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