Multiple Choice
E. coli RNA polymerase (RNAP) has no 3' to 5' exonuclease activity. Which statement BEST explains why this is not a required activity for this enzyme?
A) RNAP makes fewer errors in NTP addition, so this activity is unnecessary.
B) RNAP does not need to degrade nucleic acids ahead of the transcription bubble.
C) Errors in transcription will have no impact on the function of the RNA product.
D) Multiple RNA products are created and turnover rapidly, so errors have less impact.
E) None of the statements explains why this is not a required activity.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q10: Which statement is NOT true of the
Q11: Which characteristic does NOT apply to
Q12: The DNA molecule below is believed to
Q13: Splicing of introns in nuclear mRNA primary
Q14: In 1989, Sidney Altman won a Nobel
Q16: Which property of the L-19 IVS ribozyme
Q17: Explain why splicesosomal introns likely evolved from
Q18: Describe briefly the process of initiation by
Q19: For each of the following statements,
Q20: Which structure is NOT a folded RNA