Fig. 6: Transcription of mRNA Complementary to a Gene, Steps A & B.


A. Original double-stranded DNA prior to transcription.

B. RNA is synthesized by complementary base pairing of free ribonucleotides with the deoxyribonucleotides of a gene. The enzyme responsible for transcription is RNA polymerase.

Illustration of Transcription of mRNA Complementary to a Gene, Steps A & B .jpg by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology, The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: Feb., 2021
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