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(a) Define transcription.
(a) Define transcription.
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Always remember: RNA contains Uracil ($U$) instead of Thymine ($T$).
Updated On: Jan 5, 2026
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Transcription is the process of copying genetic information from one strand of the DNA into RNA. This process is governed by the principle of complementarity and is catalyzed by the enzyme DNA-dependent RNA polymerase.
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