Explain the process of transcription

part of the DNA molecule unwinds DNA strands separate by DNA helicase breaking the hydrogen bonds one strand used as the template strand free nucleotides line up against DNA and bind through complementary base pairing RNA polymerase forms sugar-phosphate backbone by forming phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides pre-mRNA formed which exists through nuclear pore

MC

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

What is genetic dominance?


What is ATP and what makes it a good source of energy in biological processes?


What are the main differences between Mitosis and Meiosis?


Describe what is meant by the 'lock and key' theory.