Bio/BioChem Transcription Flashcards
1
Q
Transcription
A
DNA -> mRNA
2
Q
Direction of enzyme travel on strand
A
3’ -> 5’
3
Q
RNA polymerase II
A
- in the nucleus
- responsible for eukaryotic transcription
- binds TATA box
4
Q
5’ cap
A
protects the mRNA from degradation
5
Q
3’ poly-a tail
A
end added to the 3’ end of mRNA to protect against rapid degradation
-the longer the poly-a tail, the longer the mRNA will last outside of the nucleus
